Matz, Duda lead Mets to 8-0 rout of Braves
Steven Matz allowed two hits over 7 2/3 innings in his latest stellar start, Lucas Duda hit two of the Mets' four home runs, and New York routed the lowly Atlanta Braves 8-0 on Wednesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
0
New York Mets
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NYM | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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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 0-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-8
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Play Result 0-8
Flores doubled to center, Walker scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-8
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
Duda homered to center (398 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Duda homered to center (413 feet), Céspedes scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-6
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End Inning 0-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-8
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Play Result 0-8
Francoeur struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-8
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 0-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-8
Francoeur batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-8
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Play Result 0-8
Freeman singled to right.
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Single 0-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-8
Freeman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-8
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Play Result 0-8
García struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-8
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 0-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-8
García batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-8
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Play Result 0-8
Smith struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-8
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 0-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-8
Smith batting
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Play Result 0-8
Reed relieved Henderson.
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Start Inning 0-8
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 0-8
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-8
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Play Result 0-8
Cabrera struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-8
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 0-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-8
Cabrera batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-8
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Play Result 0-8
Granderson struck out swinging, Campbell to second on wild pitch by Cervenka.
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Head to Head
NYM win series 2-1
Injuries
New York Mets
- Jorge Polanco Out
- Tylor Megill Out
- Reed Garrett Out
- Jared Young Out
- Pierson Ohl Out
Atlanta Braves
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedNYM
Curtis GrandersonRF21
Asdrubal CabreraSS3
Michael ConfortoLF30
Yoenis CespedesCF52
Lucas Duda1B9
Neil Walker2B12
Wilmer Flores3B41
Rene RiveraC47
Steven MatzP32
Substitutes
Jim D HendersonP29
Eric CampbellPH5
Addison ReedP43
ATL
Mallex SmithCF21
Adonis Garcia3B13
Freddie Freeman1B5
Jeff FrancoeurLF5
Tyler FlowersC25
Chase d'ArnaudRF6
Daniel Castro2B9
Erick AybarSS0
Jhoulys ChacinP43
Substitutes
Bud NorrisP28
Matt TuiasosopoPH30
Hunter CervenkaP67
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