Polanco powers Pirates by Braves 8-2
Gregory Polanco homered and tripled, John Jaso collected three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled by the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
2
Pittsburgh Pirates
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| PIT | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 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 2-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-8
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 2-8
Polanco struck out swinging, Stewart scored, Jaso to third, McCutchen to second on passed ball.
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Passed Ball 2-8
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Jaso singled to right, Mercer scored, Stewart to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: 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 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Francoeur homered to left (426 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Kang hit sacrifice fly to left, Polanco scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-6
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Flowers doubled to right, Francoeur scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-5
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Polanco homered to left center (410 feet), McCutchen scored.
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End Inning 2-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
K. Johnson flied out to center.
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Fly Out 2-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
K. Johnson batting
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Play Result 2-8
K. Johnson hit for Grilli.
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Lineup Change 2-8
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Lineup Change 2-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Castro grounded out to second, Beckham to second.
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Advancing On Play 2-8
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Ground Out 2-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
Castro batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Beckham singled to right.
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Single 2-8
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
Beckham batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Flowers struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-8
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 5: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
Flowers batting
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Start Inning 2-8
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 2-8
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Kang struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-8
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
Kang batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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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 PolancoRF25
Jung Ho Kang3B16
Starling MarteLF0
Josh Harrison2B4
Jordy MercerSS27
Chris StewartC12
Jeff LockeP31
Substitutes
Wilfredo BoscanP69
Sean RodriguezSS13
ATL
Chase d'Arnaud3B6
Nick MarkakisRF22
Freddie Freeman1B5
Jeff FrancoeurLF5
Tyler FlowersC25
Gordon Beckham2B29
Daniel CastroSS9
Mike FoltynewiczP20
Mallex SmithCF21
Substitutes
Reid BrignacPH17
Eric O'FlahertyP34
John GantP33
Ian KrolP63
Ender InciartePH22
Alexi OgandoP40
Jason GrilliP37
Kelly JohnsonPH55
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