Kris Medlen snaps 5-game skid as Braves cruise
Brian McCann, Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman each hit a two-run homer, helping Kris Medlen and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 on Monday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Pittsburgh Pirates
2
Atlanta Braves
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
C Barmes doubled to right, G Sanchez scored, P Alvarez to third.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
C Johnson hit sacrifice fly to left, J Upton scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-7
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
F Freeman homered to left center (400 feet), J Upton scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
J Heyward homered to right (364 feet), A Simmons scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
B McCann homered to right (399 feet), F Freeman scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-2
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
G Sanchez hit a ground rule double to deep right center, N Walker scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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End Inning 2-7
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
B Inge grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 2-7
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
B Inge batting
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Play Result 2-7
B Inge hit for R Reid.
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Lineup Change 2-7
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Lineup Change 2-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
C Barmes doubled to right, G Sanchez scored, P Alvarez to third.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Double 1-7
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-7
C Barmes batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
P Alvarez walked.
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 7: ball 4
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 1-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-7
P Alvarez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
M McKenry struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-7
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-7
M McKenry batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
T Snider struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-7
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Head to Head
ATL wins series 3-0
Injuries
Atlanta Braves
- Jurickson Profar Suspension
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Endy Rodriguez Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Jason HeywardRF22
Justin UptonLF8
Freddie Freeman1B5
Brian McCannC16
Chris Johnson3B92
Dan Uggla2B26
B.J. UptonCF0
Kris MedlenP47
Substitutes
Ramiro Pena3B1
Reed JohnsonPH5
Alex WoodP57
PIT
Starling MarteCF0
Neil Walker2B12
Garrett JonesRF33
Gaby Sanchez1B35
Travis SniderLF27
Russell MartinC55
Pedro Alvarez3B24
Clint BarmesSS12
A.J. BurnettP34
Substitutes
Michael McKenryC
Jared HughesP35
Jordy MercerPH27
Mike ZagurskiP48
Ryan ReidP53
Brandon IngePH2
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