Craig Kimbrel downs D-backs, sets Braves saves mark
Craig Kimbrel got the final four outs to break the Atlanta record for career saves in the Braves' 5-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
5
Arizona Diamondbacks
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| ARI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Chase Field · 24,504 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
J Upton singled to right, J Heyward scored, F Freeman to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
J Heyward singled to left, J Schafer scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-2
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 3-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
A Simmons doubled to deep left, J Heyward scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
B McCarthy singled to left, D Peralta scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Out 2-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
J Heyward homered to left (378 feet), J Schafer scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-1
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Bunted Foul 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
D Gregorius homered to right (370 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: 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 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 5-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
T Gosewisch popped out to shortstop.
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Pop Out 5-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
T Gosewisch batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
D Peralta lined out to left.
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Line Out 5-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
D Peralta batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
A Hill lined out to center.
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Line Out 5-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
A Hill batting
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Start Inning 5-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 5-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
E Gattis grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, J Upton out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 5-2
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 5-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
E Gattis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
J Upton singled to right, J Heyward scored, F Freeman to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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Single 4-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
J Upton batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
F Freeman singled to center, J Heyward to third.
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Head to Head
ARI wins series 2-1
Injuries
Arizona Diamondbacks
- Cristian Mena Out
- Andrew Saalfrank Out
- Corbin Carroll Out
Atlanta Braves
- Jurickson Profar Suspension
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedARI
Didi GregoriusSS18
Gerardo ParraRF88
Paul Goldschmidt1B46
Martin Prado3B14
Aaron Hill2B7
David PeraltaLF24
Tuffy GosewischC13
Ender InciarteCF22
Brandon McCarthyP32
Substitutes
Chris OwingsSS12
Joe ThatcherP54
Randall DelgadoP54
Eric ChavezPH12
Evan MarshallP43
Trevor CahillP35
ATL
Jason HeywardRF22
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Freddie Freeman1B5
Justin UptonLF8
Evan GattisC11
Chris Johnson3B92
Tommy La Stella2B4
Jordan SchaferCF19
Julio TeheranP49
Substitutes
Alex WoodP57
Shae SimmonsP57
Craig KimbrelP46
Ramiro Pena2B1
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