Simmons homer leads rally in Braves' 5-2 win over Phillies
Simmons homer leads rally in Braves' 5-2 win over Phillies
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
5
Philadelphia Phillies
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Citizens Bank Park · 24,748 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 5-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
K. Johnson singled to right, Pierzynski scored, Gomes to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Pierzynski singled to center, Markakis 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 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Young Jr. doubled to deep left, K. Johnson scored, C. Johnson to third.
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
C. Johnson singled to center, Gomes scored, K. Johnson to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-2
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
A. Simmons homered to left center (411 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Howard homered to center (421 feet), Francoeur scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (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 2 (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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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: 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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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (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
Ruiz lined out to shortstop.
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Line Out 5-2
Pitch 7: in play
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 6: ball 2
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Ruiz batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Asche flied out to left.
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Fly Out 5-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Asche batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Howard struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Howard batting
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Play Result 5-2
Grilli relieved J. Johnson.
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Start Inning 5-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 5-2
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Lineup Change 5-2
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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
A. Simmons flied out to center.
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Fly 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
A. Simmons batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Markakis singled to right, Young Jr. to third, Markakis thrown out at first attempting to advance on play.
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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Single 5-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Play Result 5-2
Young Jr. stole second.
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Stolen Base 5-2
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Head to Head
PHI wins series 2-1
Injuries
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Atlanta Braves
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPHI
Ben RevereLF25
Odubel HerreraCF37
Chase Utley2B26
Jeff FrancoeurRF5
Ryan Howard1B6
Cody James Asche3B99
Carlos RuizC52
Freddy GalvisSS8
David BuchananP50
Substitutes
Luis GarciaP40
Hector NerisP51
Jake DiekmanP72
Cesar HernandezSS15
ATL
Nick MarkakisRF22
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Freddie Freeman1B5
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Jonny GomesLF31
Kelly Johnson2B55
Jace Peterson2B6
Eric Young Jr.LF9
Shelby MillerP77
Substitutes
Jim JohnsonP33
Jason GrilliP37
Chris Johnson3B92
Phil GosselinPH14
Cody MartinP57
Cameron MaybinCF15
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