Simmons has 4 hits, Braves beat Mets as d'Arnaud injured
Andrelton Simmons got four hits for the Atlanta Braves in a 6-4 win Saturday night over the New York Mets 6-4, who lost their fourth in a row and catcher Travis d'Arnaud to an elbow injury.
Major League Baseball
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New York Mets
4
Atlanta Braves
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| ATL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 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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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Maybin grounded into fielder's choice to third, A. Simmons scored, E. Pérez out at third, Peterson to second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 4-6
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: 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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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Ciriaco hit sacrifice fly to left, Pierzynski scored, A. Simmons to third, E. Pérez to second.
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Advancing On Play 4-5
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
d'Arnaud homered to left center (406 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Granderson homered to center (413 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Peterson hit sacrifice fly to right, A. Simmons scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Bunted Foul 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
E. Pérez reached on infield single to second, Pierzynski scored, A. Simmons to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Maybin grounded out to second, Peterson scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
A. Simmons singled to center, Pierzynski scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 4-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Granderson flied out to left.
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Fly Out 4-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 4-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
Granderson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Flores singled to right.
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Single 4-6
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
Flores batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Ceciliani struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-6
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 4-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
Ceciliani batting
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Play Result 4-6
Ceciliani hit for Robles.
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Lineup Change 4-6
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Lineup Change 4-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Herrera fouled out to catcher.
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Foul Out 4-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
Herrera batting
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Play Result 4-6
Grilli relieved J. Johnson.
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Start Inning 4-6
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 4-6
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Lineup Change 4-6
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End Inning 4-6
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Gomes grounded into double play, shortstop to second to first, A. Simmons out at second.
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Head to Head
ATL wins series 3-0
Injuries
Atlanta Braves
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
New York Mets
- Jorge Polanco Out
- Tylor Megill Out
- Reed Garrett Out
- Jared Young Out
- Pierson Ohl Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Jace Peterson2B6
Cameron MaybinCF15
Kelly Johnson1B55
Nick MarkakisRF22
Juan Uribe3B4
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Eury PerezLF
Williams PerezP71
Substitutes
Pedro CiriacoPH15
Luis AvilanP70
Jim JohnsonP33
Jonny GomesPH31
Jason GrilliP37
NYM
Curtis GrandersonRF21
Ruben Tejada3B33
Lucas Duda1B9
Michael CuddyerLF23
Travis d'ArnaudC16
Juan LagaresCF10
Dilson Herrera2B3
Eric Campbell3B5
Noah SyndergaardP34
Substitutes
Kevin PlaweckiC24
Sean GilmartinP85
Hansel RoblesP57
Darrell CecilianiPH9
John Mayberry Jr.PH64
Jack LeathersichP76
Logan VerrettP41
Wilmer FloresSS41
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