Papelbon pitches 9th, saves Phillies' win
Papelbon pitches 9th, saves Phillies' win
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
4
Philadelphia Phillies
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Citizens Bank Park · 33,121 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | W 3-2 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | L 3-5 | MLB |
| 10/1/26 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | W 6-2 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
M Byrd grounded out to second, C Ruiz scored, T Gwynn Jr. to third.
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Advancing On Play 4-5
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (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 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 4-4
C Asche scored, F Galvis to second on wild pitch by E Santana.
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Wild Pitch 4-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
F Galvis reached on infield single to pitcher, D Brown scored, C Asche to third.
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Advancing On Play 4-3
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
C Asche doubled to right, M Byrd scored, D Brown to third.
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Advancing On Force 4-2
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
B Revere grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, C Asche scored, F Galvis out at third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 4-1
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
C Johnson homered to left (387 feet), J Heyward scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-0
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
J Upton singled to right center, R Pena scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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End Inning 4-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
J Terdoslavich grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 4-5
Pitch 9: in play
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Strike Swinging 4-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-5
J Terdoslavich batting
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Play Result 4-5
J Terdoslavich hit for P Gosselin.
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Lineup Change 4-5
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Lineup Change 4-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
E Gattis grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 4-5
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-5
E Gattis batting
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Play Result 4-5
E Gattis hit for A Varvaro.
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Lineup Change 4-5
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Lineup Change 4-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
B Upton doubled to right.
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Double 4-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 4-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-5
B Upton batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
C Johnson struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 4-5
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 4-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-5
C Johnson batting
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Play Result 4-5
J Papelbon relieved K Giles.
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Start Inning 4-5
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 4-5
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Head to Head
ATL wins series 2-1
Injuries
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Atlanta Braves
- Jurickson Profar Suspension
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPHI
Ben RevereCF25
Carlos RuizC52
Chase Utley2B26
Ryan Howard1B6
Marlon ByrdRF6
Domonic BrownLF81
Cody James Asche3B99
Freddy GalvisSS8
Jerome WilliamsP38
Substitutes
Tony GwynnPR7
Ken GilesP91
Jonathan PapelbonP58
Grady SizemorePH24
Luis GarciaP40
Darin Ruf1B25
ATL
Phil GosselinSS14
Ramiro Pena2B1
Freddie Freeman1B5
Justin UptonLF8
Jason HeywardRF22
Christian BethancourtC60
Chris Johnson3B92
B.J. UptonCF0
Ervin SantanaP54
Substitutes
Joey Thomas TerdoslavichPH
Chasen ShreveP57
Ryan DoumitPH4
Jose ConstanzaPR13
Jordan WaldenP53
Anthony VarvaroP43
Evan GattisPH11
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