Homer happy: Dodgers hit 3 in 8th to beat Braves 6-3
Homer happy: Dodgers hit 3 in 8th to beat Braves 6-3
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
3
Los Angeles Dodgers
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| LAD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 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 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Bethancourt grounded out to third, Gomes scored, A. Simmons to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-6
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Rollins homered to right (373 feet).
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Guerrero homered to left center (391 feet), Ellis scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-5
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Ethier homered to center (426 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
González grounded out to pitcher, Pederson scored, Rollins to third, Kendrick to second.
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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 Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: foul
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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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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: 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
Freeman singled to right, Maybin scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Ciriaco singled to shallow center, Gomes scored, Ciriaco to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (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 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Ethier walked, Rollins scored, González to third, Turner to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-1
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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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End Inning 3-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Cunningham grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 3-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-6
Cunningham batting
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Play Result 3-6
Cunningham hit for Cahill.
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Lineup Change 3-6
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Lineup Change 3-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Bethancourt grounded out to third, Gomes scored, A. Simmons to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-6
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Advancing On Play 3-6
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Ground Out 2-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Bethancourt batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Ciriaco struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Play Result 2-6
A. Simmons to second on fielder's indifference.
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Play Result 2-6
Jansen relieved Hatcher.
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Lineup Change 2-6
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Lineup Change 2-6
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Ciriaco batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
A. Simmons singled to right, Gomes to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-6
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Single 2-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
A. Simmons batting
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Head to Head
LAD win series 2-1
Injuries
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Gavin Stone Out
- Ben Casparius Out
- Will Klein Out
- Dalton Rushing Out
Atlanta Braves
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedLAD
Joc PedersonCF3
Jimmy RollinsSS7
Howie Kendrick2B47
Adrian Gonzalez1B23
Justin Turner3B3
Andre EthierRF16
Scott Van SlykeLF33
A.J. EllisC17
Brett AndersonP25
Substitutes
Juan UribePH4
Adam LiberatoreP36
Alex GuerreroPH7
Chris HatcherP44
Kenley JansenP74
ATL
Jace Peterson2B6
Cameron MaybinCF15
Freddie Freeman1B5
Nick MarkakisRF22
Jonny GomesLF31
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Pedro Ciriaco3B15
Christian BethancourtC60
Williams PerezP71
Substitutes
Eric Young Jr.PH9
Luis AvilanP70
Nick MassetP49
Trevor CahillP35
Todd CunninghamPH48
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