Donaldson's homer in 10th lifts Blue Jays over Braves 6-5
Donaldson's homer in 10th lifts Blue Jays over Braves 6-5
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
5
Toronto Blue Jays
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | P10 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
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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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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
Donaldson homered to left (377 feet).
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-5
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Play Result 5-5
K. Johnson homered to center (411 feet).
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Bautista homered to left (396 feet), Donaldson scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Pompey reached on infield single to shortstop, Tolleson scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-3
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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
Tolleson tripled to deep right center, Martin scored.
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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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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Martin singled to right, Valencia scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-1
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunt Pop Foul Out 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-0
Pitch 4: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Pierzynski homered to right (365 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Freeman homered to right center (437 feet), Markakis scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
C. Johnson hit sacrifice fly to right, Callaspo scored, Markakis to third.
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 5-6
End of the 10th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
Donaldson homered to left (377 feet).
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Home Run 5-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 5-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-5
Donaldson batting
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Play Result 5-5
Marimon relieved Avilán.
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Start Inning 5-5
Bottom of the 10th inning
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Lineup Change 5-5
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Lineup Change 5-5
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End Inning 5-5
Middle of the 10th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-5
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Play Result 5-5
Pierzynski grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 5-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Play Result 5-5
Peterson caught stealing second, pitcher to first to shortstop.
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Caught Stealing 5-5
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Ball 5-5
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-5
Pierzynski batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-5
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Play Result 5-5
Peterson singled to left.
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Single 5-5
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 5-5
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 5-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 5-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-5
Peterson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-5
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Play Result 5-5
Freeman struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 5-5
Pitch 6: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Looking 5-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 5-5
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 5-5
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 5-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 5-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-5
Freeman batting
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Play Result 5-5
Cecil relieved Castro.
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Start Inning 5-5
Top of the 10th inning
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Lineup Change 5-5
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Lineup Change 5-5
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Head to Head
ATL wins series 2-1
Injuries
Toronto Blue Jays
- Anthony Santander Out
- Cody Ponce Out
- Addison Barger Out
- Bowden Francis Out
- Jose Berrios Out
Atlanta Braves
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedTOR
Devon Travis2B29
Josh DonaldsonDH3
Jose BautistaRF19
Edwin Encarnacion1B23
Danny Valencia3B2
Russell MartinC55
Kevin PillarLF1
Steve TollesonSS18
Dalton PompeyCF19
Substitutes
Ryan GoinsSS25
ATL
Cameron MaybinCF15
Alberto Callaspo3B5
Nick MarkakisDH22
Freddie Freeman1B5
Chris Johnson3B92
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Jonny GomesRF31
Kelly Johnson3B55
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Substitutes
Eric Young Jr.LF9
Jace Peterson2B6
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