Wood sharp as Braves top Pirates 2-1 to end losing streak
Alex Wood pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning to win for the first time in five starts, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
2
Pittsburgh Pirates
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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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 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Mercer doubled to deep center, Cervelli scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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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 Out 2-0
Pitch 2: in play
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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 5: 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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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Peterson homered to right center (408 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Markakis singled to right, Maybin scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: 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 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 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: 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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: 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 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: 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 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: 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 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 2-1
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Polanco struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-1
Pitch 8: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 7: ball 3
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-1
Polanco batting
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Play Result 2-1
Polanco hit for Rodriguez.
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Play Result 2-1
Terdoslavich in left field.
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Lineup Change 2-1
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Lineup Change 2-1
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Lineup Change 2-1
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Lineup Change 2-1
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Mercer doubled to deep center, Cervelli scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Double 2-0
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
Mercer batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Cervelli walked.
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
Cervelli batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Marte grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 2-0
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Looking 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Head to Head
PIT wins series 2-1
Injuries
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Endy Rodriguez Out
Atlanta Braves
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPIT
Josh Harrison3B4
Jung Ho Kang3B16
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Starling MarteLF0
Francisco CervelliC29
Jordy MercerSS27
Sean Rodriguez1B13
Gorkys HernandezRF83
Jeff LockeP31
Substitutes
Pedro AlvarezPH24
Jared HughesP35
Gregory PolancoPH25
Deolis GuerraP35
Steve LombardozziPH21
Vance WorleyP45
Neil Walker2B12
ATL
Jace Peterson2B6
Cameron MaybinCF15
Nick MarkakisRF22
Chris Johnson1B92
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Pedro Ciriaco3B15
Jonny GomesLF31
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Alex WoodP57
Substitutes
Eury PerezLF
Joey Thomas TerdoslavichLF
Jim JohnsonP33
Kelly JohnsonPH55
Jason GrilliP37
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