Teheran, Castro lead Braves past Cardinals
Julio Teheran pitched six strong innings, Daniel Castro drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the NL Central champion St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
St. Louis Cardinals
0
Atlanta Braves
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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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 0-4
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Out 0-4
Pitch 1: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Markakis singled to left, Castro scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Castro tripled to right, Freeman scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Bunted Foul 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Out 0-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Pierzynski doubled to deep right, Markakis scored, García to third.
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Advancing On Force 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Castro homered to left (348 feet).
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Bunted Foul 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: 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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 0-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Kozma struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Kozma batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Wong lined out to first.
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Line Out 0-4
Pitch 9: in play
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 8: foul
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Play Result 0-4
Moss to second on wild pitch by Vizcaíno.
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Wild Pitch 0-4
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 7: ball 3
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Wong batting
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Play Result 0-4
Wong hit for Broxton.
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Moss walked.
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Moss batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Reynolds fouled out to first.
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Foul Out 0-4
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Reynolds batting
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Play Result 0-4
Lavarnway catching.
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Play Result 0-4
Vizcaíno relieved Jackson.
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Start Inning 0-4
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 0-4
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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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
St. Louis Cardinals
- Richard Fitts Out
- Max Rajcic Out
- Hunter Dobbins Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Michael BournLF1
Daniel Castro2B9
Nick MarkakisRF22
Adonis Garcia3B13
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Cameron MaybinCF15
Nick Swisher1B23
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Julio TeheranP49
Substitutes
Edwin JacksonP36
Todd CunninghamPH48
Arodys VizcainoP68
Ryan LavarnwayC50
Pedro Ciriaco3B15
Jace PetersonPH6
Matt MarksberryP56
Danny BurawaP
Freddie Freeman1B5
STL
Tommy PhamCF28
Greg Garcia2B4
Randal GrichukLF34
Matt Adams1B18
Mark Reynolds3B12
Brandon MossRF37
Tony CruzC17
Pete KozmaSS38
Jaime GarciaP64
Substitutes
Matt BelisleP38
Adam WainwrightP50
Peter BourjosPH25
Steve CishekP33
Randy ChoateP
Jonathan BroxtonP30
Kolten WongPH16
Jon JayPH9
Travis TartamellaC68
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