Andrelton Simmons' double in 10th lifts Braves past Pirates
Andrelton Simmons hit a game-ending double off Mark Melancon in the 10th inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Pittsburgh Pirates
4
Atlanta Braves
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | P10 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
A Simmons doubled to deep right center, D Uggla scored, R Johnson to third.
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Bunted Foul 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
B Upton homered to center (417 feet), D Uggla scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
P Alvarez homered to left (400 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
F Freeman doubled to left, A Simmons and J Heyward scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Advancing On Play 3-1
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
A McCutchen doubled to left, J Locke and J Mercer scored.
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End Inning 4-5
End of the 10th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
A Simmons doubled to deep right center, D Uggla scored, R Johnson to third.
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Double 4-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
A Simmons batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
R Johnson hit by pitch, D Uggla to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Hit By Pitch 4-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
R Johnson batting
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Play Result 4-4
R Johnson hit for A Varvaro.
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Lineup Change 4-4
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Lineup Change 4-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
B Upton struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Bunted Foul 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Strike Looking 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
B Upton batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
D Uggla walked.
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
D Uggla batting
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Play Result 4-4
M Melancon relieved J Grilli.
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Start Inning 4-4
Bottom of the 10th inning
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Lineup Change 4-4
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Lineup Change 4-4
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End Inning 4-4
Middle of the 10th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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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
Mike MinorP31
Substitutes
Ramiro Pena3B1
Jordan SchaferPH19
Luis AvilanP70
Jordan WaldenP53
Evan GattisPH11
Craig KimbrelP46
Anthony VarvaroP43
Reed JohnsonPH5
PIT
Starling MarteLF0
Jordy MercerSS27
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Gaby Sanchez1B35
Russell MartinC55
Michael McKenryC
Pedro Alvarez3B24
Clint BarmesSS12
Jeff LockeP31
Substitutes
Travis SniderRF27
Tony WatsonP56
Jason GrilliP37
Garrett JonesPH33
Mark MelanconP34
Ryan ReidP53
Neil Walker2B12
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