Pirates spoil Snitker's debut as manager, top Braves 12-9
Gregory Polanco doubled three times and the Pittsburgh Pirates ruined Brian Snitker's debut as interim manager of the Atlanta Braves with a 12-9 victory Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
9
Pittsburgh Pirates
12
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| PIT | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Out 9-12
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 9-12
McCutchen scored on Cervenka's wild pitch.
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Wild Pitch 9-12
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Foul Ball 9-11
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 9-11
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 9-11
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-11
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Play Result 9-11
Smith homered to right (350 feet), Brignac scored.
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Advancing On Force 9-11
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-11
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Play Result 7-11
Brignac doubled to deep right, Beckham scored.
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Advancing On Play 7-11
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Foul Ball 6-11
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-11
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-11
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-11
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-11
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-11
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-11
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Play Result 6-11
Markakis singled to right, Brignac scored, Smith to third, Inciarte to second.
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Advancing On Force 6-11
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Foul Ball 5-11
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-11
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-11
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-11
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-11
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Play Result 5-11
Polanco grounded out to shortstop, Rodriguez scored, McCutchen to second.
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Advancing On Play 5-11
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Foul Ball 5-10
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-10
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Play Result 5-10
McCutchen singled to right, Hanson scored, Rodriguez to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-10
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 5-9
Pierzynski grounded into double play, second to shortstop to first, Markakis scored, Freeman out at second.
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Advancing On Force 5-9
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Play Result 4-9
Freeman grounded into fielder's choice to first, Inciarte scored on throwing error by first baseman Jaso, Markakis safe at third on throwing error by first baseman Jaso.
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Error 4-9
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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End Inning 9-12
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-12
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Play Result 9-12
Francoeur grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Castro out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 9-12
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 9-12
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-12
Francoeur batting
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Lineup Change 9-12
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Lineup Change 9-12
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-12
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Play Result 9-12
Castro singled to center.
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Single 9-12
Pitch 8: in play
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Ball 9-12
Pitch 7: ball 3
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Ball 9-12
Pitch 6: ball 2
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 9-12
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 9-12
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-12
Castro batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-12
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Play Result 9-12
Aybar flied out to center.
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Fly Out 9-12
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 9-12
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 9-12
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-12
Aybar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-12
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Play Result 9-12
Beckham flied out to right.
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Fly Out 9-12
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 9-12
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-12
Beckham batting
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Start Inning 9-12
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 9-12
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Lineup Change 9-12
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End Inning 9-12
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-12
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Play Result 9-12
Freese struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 9-12
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 9-12
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 9-12
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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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
Jung Ho Kang3B16
Francisco CervelliC29
Matt JoyceRF7
Josh Harrison2B4
Jordy MercerSS27
Juan NicasioP40
Substitutes
Sean Rodriguez2B13
Neftali FelizP30
Tony WatsonP56
Cole FigueroaPH
Mark MelanconP34
Alen HansonPH38
Ryan VogelsongP14
Arquimedes CamineroP48
David Freese1B25
ATL
Ender InciarteLF22
Nick MarkakisRF22
Freddie Freeman1B5
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Gordon Beckham3B29
Kelly Johnson2B55
Daniel Castro2B9
Aaron BlairP36
Mallex SmithCF21
Substitutes
Ian KrolP63
Alexi OgandoP40
Erick AybarSS0
Bud NorrisP28
Reid Brignac2B17
Jason GrilliP37
Hunter CervenkaP67
Jeff FrancoeurPH5
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