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Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals

MLBSeptember 19, 2026Busch Stadium95°F, partly cloudy, wind 5 mph R to L

NationalsWashingtonWSHWon73-82

Nationals 8, Cardinals 5

Final/11
CardinalsSt. LouisSTL75-80
Score by inning
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W Riley CornelioL Gordon GraceffoSV Will Dion

Nationals Beat Cardinals 8-5 in 11 Innings Despite 4 ErrorsWashington scored four runs in the 11th inning to secure the victory on Saturday night.Recap · BenchScout

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  James Wood singles on a line drive to left fielder Victor Scott II.
  2.  Daylen Lile homers (22) on a fly ball to center field. James Wood scores.WSH 71%
  3.  Abimelec Ortiz flies out to left fielder Victor Scott II.
  4.  CJ Abrams flies out to center fielder Nathan Church.
  5.  Dylan Crews singles on a ground ball to shortstop Masyn Winn.
  6.  Jorbit Vivas singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Dylan Crews to 3rd.
  7.  Andrés Chaparro flies out to center fielder Nathan Church.

Bot 1st

  1.  José Fermín lines out to right fielder James Wood.
  2.  Iván Herrera singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile.
  3.  Jordan Walker strikes out swinging.
  4.  Leo Bernal singles on a ground ball to shortstop Nasim Nuñez. Iván Herrera to 3rd. Leo Bernal to 2nd. Iván Herrera advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by shortstop Nasim Nuñez.
  5.  Thomas Saggese walks.
  6.  Masyn Winn strikes out swinging.WSH 72%

Top 2nd

  1.  Keibert Ruiz grounds out, pitcher Michael McGreevy to first baseman Leo Bernal.
  2.  Nasim Nuñez grounds out, second baseman Thomas Saggese to first baseman Leo Bernal.
  3.  James Wood singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker.
  4.  Daylen Lile grounds out, first baseman Leo Bernal to pitcher Michael McGreevy.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Nathan Church singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile.WSH 64%
  2.  Pedro Pagés strikes out swinging.
  3.  Victor Scott II grounds into a double play, second baseman CJ Abrams to first baseman Andrés Chaparro. Nathan Church out at 2nd. Victor Scott II out at 1st.

Top 3rd

  1.  Abimelec Ortiz pops out to shortstop Masyn Winn.
  2.  CJ Abrams grounds out, second baseman Thomas Saggese to first baseman Leo Bernal.
  3.  Dylan Crews lines out to second baseman Thomas Saggese.

Bot 3rd

  1.  José Fermín grounds out, shortstop Nasim Nuñez to first baseman Andrés Chaparro.
  2.  Iván Herrera hits a ground-rule double (26) on a fly ball down the right-field line.WSH 67%
  3.  Jordan Walker lines out sharply to center fielder Dylan Crews.
  4.  Leo Bernal strikes out swinging.

Top 4th

  1.  Jorbit Vivas singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker.
  2.  Andrés Chaparro walks. Jorbit Vivas to 2nd.
  3.  Keibert Ruiz flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker.
  4.  Nasim Nuñez strikes out swinging.
  5.  James Wood flies out to left fielder Victor Scott II.

Bot 4th

  1.  Thomas Saggese strikes out swinging, catcher Keibert Ruiz to first baseman Andrés Chaparro.
  2.  Masyn Winn grounds out, third baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Andrés Chaparro.
  3.  Nathan Church flies out to center fielder Dylan Crews.

Top 5th

  1.  Daylen Lile strikes out swinging.
  2.  Abimelec Ortiz grounds out, second baseman Thomas Saggese to first baseman Leo Bernal.
  3.  CJ Abrams grounds out, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Leo Bernal.

Bot 5th

  1.  Pedro Pagés grounds out, second baseman CJ Abrams to first baseman Andrés Chaparro.
  2.  Victor Scott II grounds out to first baseman Andrés Chaparro.
  3.  José Fermín singles on a ground ball to right fielder James Wood.
  4.  Iván Herrera grounds out, third baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Andrés Chaparro.

Top 6th

  1.  Dylan Crews lines out to second baseman Thomas Saggese.
  2.  Jorbit Vivas singles on a line drive to center fielder Nathan Church.
  3.  Andrés Chaparro singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman José Fermín. Jorbit Vivas to 2nd.
  4.  Keibert Ruiz grounds into a force out, first baseman Leo Bernal to shortstop Masyn Winn. Jorbit Vivas to 3rd. Andrés Chaparro out at 2nd. Keibert Ruiz to 1st.
  5.  Nasim Nuñez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Masyn Winn, deflected by pitcher Luis Gastelum. Jorbit Vivas scores. Keibert Ruiz to 2nd.WSH 88%
  6.  James Wood strikes out swinging.

Bot 6th

  1.  Jordan Walker strikes out swinging.
  2.  Leo Bernal strikes out swinging.
  3.  Thomas Saggese strikes out swinging.

Top 7th

  1.  Daylen Lile lines out to left fielder Victor Scott II.
  2.  Brady House walks.
  3.  CJ Abrams grounds into a force out, first baseman Leo Bernal to shortstop Masyn Winn. Brady House out at 2nd. CJ Abrams to 1st.
  4.  Dylan Crews singles on a soft line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. CJ Abrams to 2nd.
  5.  Jorbit Vivas strikes out swinging.

Bot 7th

  1.  Masyn Winn reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Jorbit Vivas.
  2.  Nathan Church grounds out, third baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Andrés Chaparro. Masyn Winn to 2nd.
  3.  Pedro Pagés singles on a ground ball to pitcher Richard Lovelady. Masyn Winn scores. Pedro Pagés to 2nd. Pedro Pagés advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by pitcher Richard Lovelady.WSH 74%
  4.  Victor Scott II strikes out swinging.WSH 80%
  5.  José Fermín singles on a line drive to center fielder Dylan Crews. Pedro Pagés scores.WSH 66%
  6.  Iván Herrera singles on a line drive to right fielder James Wood. José Fermín to 2nd.
  7.  Jordan Walker grounds into a force out, second baseman CJ Abrams to shortstop Nasim Nuñez. Iván Herrera out at 2nd.WSH 68%

Top 8th

  1.  Andrés Chaparro lines out to left fielder Victor Scott II.
  2.  Keibert Ruiz flies out to left fielder Victor Scott II.
  3.  Nasim Nuñez grounds out, first baseman Leo Bernal to pitcher Ryne Stanek.

Bot 8th

  1.  Leo Bernal flies out to center fielder Dylan Crews.
  2.  Thomas Saggese flies out to center fielder Dylan Crews.
  3.  Masyn Winn grounds out to first baseman Andrés Chaparro.

Top 9th

  1.  James Wood grounds out, first baseman Leo Bernal to pitcher George Soriano.
  2.  Daylen Lile strikes out on a foul tip.
  3.  José Tena grounds out, second baseman Thomas Saggese to first baseman Leo Bernal.

Bot 9th

  1.  Nathan Church doubles (16) on a ground ball to left fielder Daylen Lile.STL 53%
  2.  Pedro Pagés singles on a ground ball to left fielder Daylen Lile. Nathan Church scores.STL 73%
  3.  Alec Burleson strikes out swinging.STL 66%
  4.  José Fermín singles on a line drive to right fielder Dylan Crews. JJ Wetherholt to 2nd.STL 73%
  5.  Iván Herrera hit by pitch. JJ Wetherholt to 3rd. José Fermín to 2nd.STL 81%
  6.  Jordan Walker strikes out swinging.STL 71%
  7.  Leo Bernal grounds out, second baseman CJ Abrams to first baseman Andrés Chaparro.STL 54%

Top 10th

  1.  CJ Abrams flies out to left fielder José Fermín.WSH 54%
  2.  Dylan Crews strikes out swinging.STL 55%
  3.  Jorbit Vivas singles on a ground ball to left fielder José Fermín. José Tena scores. Jorbit Vivas to 2nd.WSH 72%
  4.  Yohandy Morales called out on strikes.

Bot 10th

  1.  Thomas Saggese grounds out softly, third baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Yohandy Morales. Leo Bernal to 3rd.WSH 51%
  2.  Masyn Winn singles on a ground ball to right fielder Dylan Crews. Leo Bernal scores. Masyn Winn out at 2nd on the throw, right fielder Dylan Crews to shortstop Nasim Nuñez.STL 54%
  3.  Nathan Church lines out to third baseman Jorbit Vivas.

Top 11th

  1.  Keibert Ruiz singles on a line drive to left fielder José Fermín. Yohandy Morales to 3rd.WSH 65%
  2.  Nasim Nuñez walks. Keibert Ruiz to 2nd.
  3.  Nationals challenged (catcher interference), call on the field was overturned: Jacob Young reaches on catcher interference by Leo Bernal. Yohandy Morales scores. Harry Ford to 3rd. Nasim Nuñez to 2nd. Jacob Young to 1st.WSH 90%
  4.  Daylen Lile strikes out swinging.
  5.  José Tena doubles (13) on a line drive to left fielder José Fermín. Harry Ford scores. Nasim Nuñez scores. Jacob Young to 3rd.WSH 97%
  6.  Gordon Graceffo intentionally walks CJ Abrams.
  7.  Dylan Crews out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jordan Walker. Jacob Young scores.
  8.  Jorbit Vivas flies out to left fielder José Fermín.

Bot 11th

  1.  JJ Wetherholt singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Jacob Young. Nathan Church scores.WSH 92%
  2.  Alec Burleson singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jacob Young. JJ Wetherholt to 2nd.WSH 82%
  3.  José Fermín walks. JJ Wetherholt to 3rd. Alec Burleson to 2nd.WSH 64%
  4.  Iván Herrera strikes out swinging.WSH 80%
  5.  Jordan Walker strikes out swinging.WSH 94%
  6.  Leo Bernal flies out to right fielder Dylan Crews.WSH 99%

Top 1st

  1.  WSH 2, STL 0Daylen Lile homers (22) on a fly ball to center field. James Wood scores.WSH 71%

Top 6th

  1.  WSH 3, STL 0Nasim Nuñez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Masyn Winn, deflected by pitcher Luis Gastelum. Jorbit Vivas scores. Keibert Ruiz to 2nd.WSH 88%

Bot 7th

  1.  WSH 3, STL 1Pedro Pagés singles on a ground ball to pitcher Richard Lovelady. Masyn Winn scores. Pedro Pagés to 2nd. Pedro Pagés advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by pitcher Richard Lovelady.WSH 74%
  2.  WSH 3, STL 2José Fermín singles on a line drive to center fielder Dylan Crews. Pedro Pagés scores.WSH 66%

Bot 9th

  1.  WSH 3, STL 3Pedro Pagés singles on a ground ball to left fielder Daylen Lile. Nathan Church scores.STL 73%

Top 10th

  1.  WSH 4, STL 3Jorbit Vivas singles on a ground ball to left fielder José Fermín. José Tena scores. Jorbit Vivas to 2nd.WSH 72%

Bot 10th

  1.  WSH 4, STL 4Masyn Winn singles on a ground ball to right fielder Dylan Crews. Leo Bernal scores. Masyn Winn out at 2nd on the throw, right fielder Dylan Crews to shortstop Nasim Nuñez.STL 54%

Top 11th

  1.  WSH 5, STL 4Nationals challenged (catcher interference), call on the field was overturned: Jacob Young reaches on catcher interference by Leo Bernal. Yohandy Morales scores. Harry Ford to 3rd. Nasim Nuñez to 2nd. Jacob Young to 1st.WSH 90%
  2.  WSH 7, STL 4José Tena doubles (13) on a line drive to left fielder José Fermín. Harry Ford scores. Nasim Nuñez scores. Jacob Young to 3rd.WSH 97%
  3.  WSH 8, STL 4Dylan Crews out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jordan Walker. Jacob Young scores.

Bot 11th

  1.  WSH 8, STL 5JJ Wetherholt singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Jacob Young. Nathan Church scores.WSH 92%

Win probability

Top 10th · Biggest swing #1 · WSH 4–3 STL

Jorbit Vivas singles on a ground ball to left fielder José Fermín. José Tena scores. Jorbit Vivas to 2nd.

See it in the scoring summary
WSH 72%WSH +27 pts

Game leaders

NationalsWashington

CardinalsSt. Louis

Team stats

  • WSH 4ErrorsSTL 2
  • WSH 12HitsSTL 14
  • WSH 1Home runsSTL 0
  • WSH 4WalksSTL 2
  • WSH 8StrikeoutsSTL 13
  • WSH 24Left on baseSTL 30
  • WSH 3Stolen basesSTL 0
All team stats
  • WSH 11.0IpSTL 11.0
  • WSH 14HSTL 12
  • WSH 5RSTL 8
  • WSH 1ErSTL 5
  • WSH 2BbSTL 4
  • WSH 13SoSTL 8
  • WSH 0HrSTL 1
  • WSH 187PSTL 222
  • WSH 11ASTL 11
  • WSH 33PoSTL 33
  • WSH 48TcSTL 45
  • WSH 8RSTL 5
  • WSH 12bSTL 2
  • WSH 8RbiSTL 4
  • WSH 45AbSTL 46

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
James Wood RF5120001.267
Jacob Young CF0101000.248
Daylen Lile LF6112103.249
Abimelec Ortiz DH3000000.200
Brady House DH0000010.239
José Tena DH2112000.223
CJ Abrams 2B5000010.261
Dylan Crews RF5011001.224
Jorbit Vivas 3B6141001.248
Andrés Chaparro 1B3010010.260
Yohandy Morales 1B1100001.286
Keibert Ruiz C5010000.286
Harry Ford C0100000.185
Nasim Nuñez SS4111011.211
Totals458128148

2B: Tena.HR: Lile.RBI: Young, Lile 2, Tena 2, Crews, Vivas, Nuñez.SB: Tena, Abrams 2.LOB: 24.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Andrew Alvarez6.050018923.17
Richard Lovelady0.222001233.86
Jack Sinclair1.110000132.35
Erik Tolman0.131101143.09
Yovanny Cruz0.200001104.05
Riley Cornelio W1.232012334.22
Will Dion S0.10000023.89

Video

0:16Pedro Pagés' RBI single0:19Masyn Winn's RBI single0:15José Tena's two-run double0:20Dylan Crews INSANE leaping catch
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