Foltynewicz wins 1st career start as Braves beat Reds 4-3
Foltynewicz wins 1st career start as Braves beat Reds 4-3
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Cincinnati Reds
3
Atlanta Braves
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Center Parc Stadium · 30,153 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 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 3-4
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (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 Out 3-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Bunted Foul 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
K. Johnson homered to right (405 feet), Freeman scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Foltynewicz doubled to deep left center, A. Simmons and Young Jr. scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Advancing On Play 3-1
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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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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
DeSclafani hit sacrifice fly to right, Phillips scored, Byrd to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-0
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: 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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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: 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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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 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (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 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 3-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Hamilton grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 3-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-4
Hamilton batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Mesoraco flied out to left.
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Fly Out 3-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-4
Mesoraco batting
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Play Result 3-4
Negron ran for Peña.
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Play Result 3-4
Mesoraco hit for Contreras.
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Lineup Change 3-4
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Lineup Change 3-4
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Lineup Change 3-4
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Lineup Change 3-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Peña singled to left.
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Single 3-4
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-4
Peña batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Byrd struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-4
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-4
Byrd batting
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Play Result 3-4
Grilli relieved J. Johnson.
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Play Result 3-4
Maybin in center field.
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Play Result 3-4
Young Jr. in left field.
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Start Inning 3-4
Top of the 9th inning
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Head to Head
Injuries
Atlanta Braves
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Cincinnati Reds
- Blake Dunn Out
- Spencer Steer Out
- Tony Santillan Out
- Julian Garcia Out
- Dane Myers Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Nick MarkakisRF22
Alberto Callaspo3B5
Freddie Freeman1B5
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Kelly JohnsonLF55
Jace Peterson2B6
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Eric Young Jr.LF9
Mike FoltynewiczP20
Substitutes
Cameron MaybinCF15
Cody MartinP57
Luis AvilanP70
Jim JohnsonP33
Jason GrilliP37
CIN
Billy HamiltonCF0
Zack CozartSS7
Joey Votto1B37
Todd Frazier3B99
Jay BruceRF30
Brandon Phillips2B0
Marlon ByrdLF6
Brayan PenaC25
Anthony DeSclafaniP21
Substitutes
Kristopher NegronPR45
J.J. HooverP40
Brennan BoeschPH31
Kevin GreggP
Carlos ContrerasP53
Devin MesoracoPH29
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