Joyce, Niese lead Pirates to 8-5 win over Braves
Matt Joyce homered among his three hits and drove in three runs, and Jon Niese pitched six effective innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
5
Pittsburgh Pirates
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| PIT | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 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 5-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Bunted Foul 5-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Out 5-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 5-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
K. Johnson homered to center (414 feet), Freeman scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Francoeur grounded out to second, Inciarte scored, Freeman to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-8
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Joyce homered to right (366 feet), Polanco scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-8
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Francoeur homered to left (406 feet), Freeman scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Harrison tripled to deep right, Joyce scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-6
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Harrison grounded out to second, Freese scored, Cervelli to second.
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Advancing On Play 0-5
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Cervelli singled to right, Polanco scored, Freese to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 5-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Inciarte grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 5-8
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Swinging 5-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-8
Inciarte batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Markakis grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 5-8
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-8
Markakis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Smith struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 5-8
Pitch 9: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 8: ball 3
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Bunted Foul 5-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Strike Looking 5-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-8
Smith batting
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Play Result 5-8
Smith hit for O'Flaherty.
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Play Result 5-8
Melancon relieved Hughes.
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Play Result 5-8
Rodriguez at first base.
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Start Inning 5-8
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 5-8
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Lineup Change 5-8
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Lineup Change 5-8
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Lineup Change 5-8
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Lineup Change 5-8
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End Inning 5-8
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Freese struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-8
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 5-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 5-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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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
John Jaso1B28
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Gregory PolancoLF25
David Freese3B25
Francisco CervelliC29
Matt JoyceRF7
Josh Harrison2B4
Jordy MercerSS27
Jon NieseP49
Substitutes
Sean Rodriguez1B13
Alen HansonPH38
Neftali FelizP30
Cory LuebkeP26
Jared HughesP35
Cole FigueroaPH
Mark MelanconP34
ATL
Nick MarkakisRF22
Ender InciarteCF22
Freddie Freeman1B5
Jeff FrancoeurLF5
Kelly Johnson2B55
Tyler FlowersC25
Chase d'Arnaud3B6
Erick AybarSS0
Williams PerezP71
Substitutes
Reid BrignacPH17
Alexi OgandoP40
Eric O'FlahertyP34
Mallex SmithPH21
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