Pierzynski hits 2 HRs as Braves beat Nationals 2-1
A.J. Pierzynski hit two home runs and rookie Matt Wisler threw seven strong innings as the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Tuesday night for just their fourth win in 17 tries
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
1
Atlanta Braves
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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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 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Pierzynski homered to right center (430 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Turner homered to left (392 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: 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 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Pierzynski homered to right (379 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: 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 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: 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 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (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 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: 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 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 1-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
den Dekker struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-2
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-2
den Dekker batting
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Play Result 1-2
Taylor ran for Robinson.
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Lineup Change 1-2
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Lineup Change 1-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Desmond bunted into double play, catcher to third to second, Werth out at third, Robinson to second.
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Advancing On Play 1-2
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Advancing On Play 1-2
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Bunt Ground Out 1-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-2
Desmond batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Robinson singled to left, Werth to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-2
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Single 1-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-2
Robinson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Werth singled to left.
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Single 1-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 1-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-2
Werth batting
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Play Result 1-2
Vizcaíno relieved Jackson.
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Start Inning 1-2
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 1-2
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Lineup Change 1-2
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End Inning 1-2
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Castro struck out swinging.
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Head to Head
ATL wins series 2-1
Injuries
Atlanta Braves
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Nick MarkakisRF22
Daniel Castro3B9
Freddie Freeman1B5
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Nick SwisherLF23
Hector Olivera3B28
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Michael BournCF1
Matt WislerP86
Substitutes
Todd CunninghamLF48
Jace Peterson2B6
Edwin JacksonP36
Pedro CiriacoPH15
Arodys VizcainoP68
WSH
Anthony Rendon3B6
Trea Turner2B7
Bryce HarperCF3
Jayson WerthRF28
Clint Robinson1B25
Ian DesmondSS20
Matt den DekkerLF23
Wilson RamosC40
Tanner RoarkP49
Substitutes
Michael A. TaylorPR21
Matt GraceP33
Reed JohnsonPH5
Wilmer DifoPR30
Blake TreinenP64
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