Freddie Freeman homers, helps Braves cruise past Marlins
Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer and the Braves beat the Miami Marlins 9-4 on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Miami Marlins
4
Atlanta Braves
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| ATL | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-9
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Play Result 4-9
J Heyward singled to center, J Schafer scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-9
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
C Johnson doubled to deep right, F Freeman and E Gattis scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-8
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Advancing On Play 4-7
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
E Gattis doubled to deep center, J Heyward scored, F Freeman to third.
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Advancing On Force 4-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
B Upton hit sacrifice fly to left, J Terdoslavich scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-5
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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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Bunted Foul 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: 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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
E Lucas hit sacrifice fly to center, G Stanton scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-4
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
F Freeman homered to left center (400 feet), J Heyward and B Upton scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Advancing On Force 3-3
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 4-9
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-9
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Play Result 4-9
J Marisnick grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 4-9
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 4-9
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 4-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-9
J Marisnick batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-9
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Play Result 4-9
D Solano grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 4-9
Pitch 9: in play
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 8: foul
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Ball 4-9
Pitch 7: ball 2
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 4-9
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Looking 4-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 4-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-9
D Solano batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-9
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Play Result 4-9
E Lucas grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 4-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 4-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-9
E Lucas batting
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Play Result 4-9
P Janish at third base.
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Play Result 4-9
A Varvaro relieved L Avilan.
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Start Inning 4-9
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 4-9
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Lineup Change 4-9
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Lineup Change 4-9
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End Inning 4-9
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-9
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Play Result 4-9
E Gattis flied out to center.
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Fly Out 4-9
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 4-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 4-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-9
E Gattis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-9
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Play Result 4-9
F Freeman walked, J Heyward to second.
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Head to Head
ATL wins series 2-1
Injuries
Atlanta Braves
- Jurickson Profar Suspension
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Miami Marlins
- Ronny Henriquez Out
- Anthony Bender Out
- Jakob Marsee Out
- Adam Mazur Out
- Robby Snelling Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Jason HeywardRF22
Justin UptonLF8
Freddie Freeman1B5
Evan GattisC11
Chris Johnson3B92
Dan Uggla2B26
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Jordan SchaferLF19
Mike MinorP31
Substitutes
B.J. UptonCF0
Anthony VarvaroP43
Joey Thomas TerdoslavichPH
Luis AvilanP70
Paul Janish3B34
MIA
Christian YelichLF22
Adeiny HechavarriaSS56
Giancarlo StantonRF27
Placido Polanco3B30
Ed Lucas1B5
Donovan Solano2B16
Jake MarisnickCF94
Koyie HillC47
Henderson AlvarezP43
Substitutes
Justin RuggianoPH39
Dan JenningsP26
AJ RamosP44
Steve AmesP57
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