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Match Report

Scherzer cools off Rays, Nats win 6-1 with makeshift lineup

Washington ace Max Scherzer cooled off Tampa Bay with seven scoreless innings, and the Nationals used a makeshift lineup to beat the Rays 6-1 on Monday night.

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Top Performers

TB

  • Kevan Smith C H-AB 1-3 · AB 3 · R 0
  • Willy Adames SS H-AB 0-4 · AB 4 · R 0
  • Brandon Lowe 2B H-AB 1-3 · AB 3 · R 0
  • Randy Arozarena LF H-AB 1-2 · AB 2 · R 1

WSH

  • Trea Turner SS H-AB 1-4 · AB 4 · R 1
  • Josh Harrison 3B H-AB 1-3 · AB 3 · R 1
  • Kurt Suzuki C H-AB 3-4 · AB 4 · R 1
  • Victor Robles RF H-AB 1-3 · AB 3 · R 1

Head to Head

WSH wins series 2-0

Injuries

Washington Nationals

  • Matt Waldron 60-Day-IL
  • Drew Millas 60-Day-IL
  • PJ Poulin 60-Day-IL
  • Ken Waldichuk 60-Day-IL
  • Mitchell Parker 60-Day-IL

Tampa Bay Rays

  • Gavin Lux 60-Day-IL
  • Shane McClanahan Out
  • Jacob Melton 60-Day-IL
  • Edwin Uceta 60-Day-IL
  • Jonathan Heasley 60-Day-IL

Lineups

Confirmed

WSH

  1. Adam EatonRF9
  2. Trea TurnerSS7
  3. Brock HoltDH17
  4. Kurt SuzukiC24
  5. Josh Harrison2B4
  6. Eric Thames1B9
  7. Carter Kieboom3B31
  8. Michael A. TaylorLF21
  9. Victor RoblesCF10

TB

  1. Austin MeadowsLF17
  2. Brandon LoweRF5
  3. Joey Wendle2B18
  4. Jiman Choi1B26
  5. Willy AdamesSS2
  6. Yoshi Tsutsugo3B34
  7. Kevin KiermaierCF93
  8. Nathaniel LoweDH46
  9. Kevan SmithC52

Substitutes

  1. Randy ArozarenaRF56
  2. Brett PhillipsCF1

Play by Play

  1. Foul Ball 1-6

    Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul

    32566 9th Inning
  2. Foul Ball 1-6

    Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul

    32566 9th Inning
  3. Foul Ball 1-6

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul

    32566 9th Inning
  4. Foul Ball 1-6

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul

    32566 9th Inning
  5. Foul Ball 1-6

    Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul

    32566 9th Inning
  6. Foul Ball 1-6

    Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul

    32566 9th Inning
  7. Foul Ball 1-6

    Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul

    39912 8th Inning
  8. Foul Ball 1-6

    Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul

    38582 8th Inning
  9. End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
    38582 8th Inning
  10. Play Result 1-6

    Arozarena homered to left (378 feet).

    38582 8th Inning
  11. Home Run 1-6

    Pitch 4 : Ball In Play

    38582 8th Inning
  12. Strike Looking 0-6

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Looking

    38582 8th Inning
  13. Foul Ball 0-6

    Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul

    38582 8th Inning
  14. Ball 0-6

    Pitch 1 : Ball 1

    38582 8th Inning
  15. Foul Ball 0-6

    Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul

    39912 7th Inning
  16. Foul Ball 0-6

    Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul

    39912 7th Inning
  17. Foul Ball 0-6

    Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul

    39912 7th Inning
  18. Foul Ball 0-6

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul

    28976 7th Inning
  19. Foul Ball 0-6

    Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul

    28976 7th Inning
  20. Foul Ball 0-6

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul

    39912 6th Inning
  21. End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
    39912 6th Inning
  22. Play Result 0-6

    Taylor doubled to right, Suzuki scored and Thames scored, Kieboom to third.

    39912 6th Inning
  23. Double 0-6

    Pitch 3 : Ball In Play

    39912 6th Inning
  24. Foul Ball 0-4

    Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul

    39912 6th Inning
  25. Strike Swinging 0-4

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging

    39912 6th Inning
  26. Foul Ball 0-4

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul

    39912 6th Inning
  27. End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
    39912 6th Inning
  28. Play Result 0-4

    Harrison singled to deep right, Holt scored, Suzuki to second.

    39912 6th Inning
  29. Single 0-4

    Pitch 2 : Ball In Play

    39912 6th Inning
  30. Ball 0-3

    Pitch 1 : Ball 1

    39912 6th Inning
  31. Foul Ball 0-3

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul

    28976 5th Inning
  32. Foul Ball 0-3

    Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul

    28976 5th Inning
  33. Foul Ball 0-3

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul

    28976 4th Inning
  34. Foul Ball 0-3

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul

    28976 4th Inning
  35. Foul Ball 0-3

    Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul

    28976 4th Inning
  36. Foul Ball 0-3

    Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul

    28976 4th Inning
  37. Foul Out 0-3

    Pitch 6 : Ball In Play

    29155 3rd Inning
  38. Foul Ball 0-3

    Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul

    29155 3rd Inning
  39. Foul Ball 0-3

    Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul

    29155 3rd Inning
  40. Foul Ball 0-3

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul

    29155 3rd Inning
  41. Foul Ball 0-3

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul

    29155 3rd Inning
  42. End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
    29155 3rd Inning
  43. Play Result 0-3

    Suzuki doubled to deep left, Turner scored.

    29155 3rd Inning
  44. Double 0-3

    Pitch 3 : Ball In Play

    29155 3rd Inning
  45. Foul Ball 0-2

    Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul

    29155 3rd Inning
  46. Strike Looking 0-2

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking

    29155 3rd Inning
  47. Foul Ball 0-2

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul

    29155 3rd Inning
  48. End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
    29155 3rd Inning
  49. Play Result 0-2

    Turner singled to left, Robles scored.

    29155 3rd Inning
  50. Single 0-2

    Pitch 3 : Ball In Play

    29155 3rd Inning
  51. Foul Ball 0-1

    Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul

    29155 3rd Inning
  52. Foul Ball 0-1

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul

    29155 3rd Inning
  53. Foul Out 0-1

    Pitch 3 : Ball In Play

    29155 3rd Inning
  54. Bunted Foul 0-1

    Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Bunted Foul

    29155 3rd Inning
  55. Foul Ball 0-1

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul

    29155 3rd Inning
  56. Foul Out 0-1

    Pitch 2 : Ball In Play

    28976 3rd Inning
  57. Foul Out 0-1

    Pitch 2 : Ball In Play

    28976 3rd Inning
  58. Foul Ball 0-1

    Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul

    28976 3rd Inning
  59. End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
    29155 2nd Inning
  60. Play Result 0-1

    Kieboom grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Harrison scored, Thames out at second.

    29155 2nd Inning
  1. End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
    30376 9th Inning
  2. Play Result 1-6

    Arozarena struck out swinging.

    30376 9th Inning
  3. Strike Swinging 1-6

    Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Swinging

    30376 9th Inning
  4. Ball 1-6

    Pitch 3 : Ball 1

    30376 9th Inning
  5. Strike Swinging 1-6

    Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Swinging

    30376 9th Inning
  6. Strike Looking 1-6

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking

    30376 9th Inning
  7. Start Batter/Pitcher 1-6

    Daniel Hudson pitches to Randy Arozarena

    30376 9th Inning
  8. Play Result 1-6

    Hudson relieved Harris

    30376 9th Inning
  9. End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
    32566 9th Inning
  10. Play Result 1-6

    Meadows walked, Smith to second, N. Lowe to third.

    32566 9th Inning
  11. Ball 1-6

    Pitch 7 : Ball 4

    32566 9th Inning
  12. Ball 1-6

    Pitch 6 : Ball 3

    32566 9th Inning
  13. Foul Ball 1-6

    Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul

    32566 9th Inning
  14. Ball 1-6

    Pitch 4 : Ball 2

    32566 9th Inning
  15. Ball 1-6

    Pitch 3 : Ball 1

    32566 9th Inning
  16. Foul Ball 1-6

    Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul

    32566 9th Inning
  17. Strike Swinging 1-6

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging

    32566 9th Inning
  18. Start Batter/Pitcher 1-6

    Will Harris pitches to Austin Meadows

    32566 9th Inning
  19. End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
    32566 9th Inning
  20. Play Result 1-6

    Smith walked.

    32566 9th Inning
  21. Ball 1-6

    Pitch 6 : Ball 4

    32566 9th Inning
  22. Ball 1-6

    Pitch 5 : Ball 3

    32566 9th Inning
  23. Strike Looking 1-6

    Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Looking

    32566 9th Inning
  24. Ball 1-6

    Pitch 3 : Ball 2

    32566 9th Inning
  25. Ball 1-6

    Pitch 2 : Ball 1

    32566 9th Inning
  26. Strike Looking 1-6

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking

    32566 9th Inning
  27. Start Batter/Pitcher 1-6

    Will Harris pitches to Kevan Smith

    32566 9th Inning
  28. End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
    32566 9th Inning
  29. Play Result 1-6

    N. Lowe doubled to deep center.

    32566 9th Inning
  30. Double 1-6

    Pitch 6 : Ball In Play

    32566 9th Inning
  31. Strike Looking 1-6

    Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Looking

    32566 9th Inning
  32. Strike Looking 1-6

    Pitch 4 : Strike 1 Looking

    32566 9th Inning
  33. Ball 1-6

    Pitch 3 : Ball 3

    32566 9th Inning
  34. Ball 1-6

    Pitch 2 : Ball 2

    32566 9th Inning
  35. Ball 1-6

    Pitch 1 : Ball 1

    32566 9th Inning
  36. Start Batter/Pitcher 1-6

    Will Harris pitches to Nate Lowe

    32566 9th Inning
  37. End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
    32566 9th Inning
  38. Play Result 1-6

    Phillips struck out swinging.

    32566 9th Inning
  39. Strike Swinging 1-6

    Pitch 5 : Strike 3 Swinging

    32566 9th Inning
  40. Ball 1-6

    Pitch 4 : Ball 1

    32566 9th Inning

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