Nationals hit season-high 5 home runs, overpower Braves 10-6
— Carter Kieboom, Jake Alu, Keibert Ruiz, Dominic Smith and Lane Thomas homered to help the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 10-6 on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
10
Atlanta Braves
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| ATL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | W 3-2 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | L 3-5 | MLB |
| 10/1/26 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | W 6-2 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 9 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Ruiz scored on error, Alu safe at first on fielding error by third baseman Riley, L. García to second.
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Batter Reached On Error - Batter To First 10-6
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 9-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Looking
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Strike Looking 9-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 9-6
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 9-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-6
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Play Result 9-6
L. García grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Meneses scored, Ruiz safe at second on fielding error by shortstop Lopez.
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Batters Fielders Choice - All Runners Safe 9-6
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 8-6
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-6
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Play Result 8-6
Thomas homered to center (440 feet).
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Home Run 8-6
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
Smith homered to left center (405 feet), Kieboom scored.
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Home Run 7-6
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 5-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 5-6
Pitch 3 : Ball 3
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Ball 5-6
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 5-6
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
Ruiz homered to right (400 feet).
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Home Run 5-6
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Albies tripled to center, Pillar scored.
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Triple 4-6
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Pillar reached on infield single to second, Wall scored.
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Single 4-5
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Wall reached on infield single to second, Lopez scored on throwing error by pitcher Ferrer, Wall to third.
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Single 4-4
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Inning 10-6
End of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Riley grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 10-6
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 10-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Start Batter/Pitcher 10-6
Kyle Finnegan pitches to Austin Riley
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Albies singled to right.
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Single 10-6
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Strike Looking 10-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Looking
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 10-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 10-6
Kyle Finnegan pitches to Ozzie Albies
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Pillar grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 10-6
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 10-6
Kyle Finnegan pitches to Kevin Pillar
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Wall struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 10-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Strike Looking 10-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Looking
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 10-6
Kyle Finnegan pitches to Forrest Wall
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Play Result 10-6
Finnegan relieved Harvey
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Start Inning 10-6
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 10-6
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Kieboom struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 10-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Strike Swinging 10-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Strike Looking 10-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 10-6
Jackson Stephens pitches to Carter Kieboom
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
L. García flied out to left.
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Fly Out 10-6
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Head to Head
WSH wins series 2-1
Injuries
Atlanta Braves
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Ronald Acuna Jr.RF13
Ozzie Albies2B1
Austin Riley3B27
Matt Olson1B28
Marcell OzunaDH24
Eddie RosarioLF9
Travis d'ArnaudC16
Nicky LopezSS33
Forrest WallCF26
Substitutes
Kevin PillarRF1
Luke Williams1B37
WSH
CJ AbramsSS5
Lane ThomasRF35
Joey MenesesDH13
Keibert RuizC20
Luis Garcia Jr.2B26
Carter Kieboom3B31
Dominic Smith1B2
Jake AluLF39
Jacob YoungCF30
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