Peterson's homer in 10th sends Braves past Nationals
Jace Peterson hit a tiebreaking homer in the 10th inning off Shawn Kelley, giving the Atlanta Braves a 7-6 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
6
Atlanta Braves
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | P10 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
Peterson homered to right (381 feet).
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 6-6
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Play Result 6-6
Beckham grounded into double play, shortstop to second to first, Francoeur scored, Peterson out at second, Recker to third.
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Advancing On Force 6-6
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Kemp homered to left center (377 feet).
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 6-4
Peterson reached on infield single to second, Recker scored on throwing error by second baseman Murphy.
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Error 6-4
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Heisey homered to left center (404 feet), Zimmerman scored.
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Advancing On Force 6-3
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-3
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Bunted Foul 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Play Result 4-3
Kemp flied out to center, Markakis scored on throwing error by center fielder Turner.
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Error 4-3
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Markakis doubled to deep left center, Swanson and García scored, Markakis to third on throwing error by shortstop Espinosa.
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Advancing On Play 4-2
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Advancing On Play 4-1
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 6-7
End of the 10th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
Peterson homered to right (381 feet).
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Home Run 6-7
Pitch 7: in play
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 6-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-6
Peterson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Recker grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 6-6
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 6-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 6-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-6
Recker batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Francoeur fouled out to first.
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Foul Out 6-6
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-6
Francoeur batting
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Play Result 6-6
Robinson at first base.
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Play Result 6-6
Kelley relieved Treinen.
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Start Inning 6-6
Bottom of the 10th inning
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Lineup Change 6-6
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Lineup Change 6-6
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Lineup Change 6-6
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Lineup Change 6-6
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End Inning 6-6
Middle of the 10th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Heisey grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 6-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 6-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-6
Heisey batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Zimmerman struck out swinging, Harper stole second.
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Injuries
Atlanta Braves
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- Joey Wentz Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
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Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Dansby SwansonSS7
Adonis Garcia3B13
Nick Markakis1B22
Matt KempLF25
Jeff FrancoeurRF5
Anthony ReckerC
Jace Peterson2B6
Gordon Beckham2B29
Joel De La CruzP60
Substitutes
Jim JohnsonP33
Jose RamirezP52
Ian KrolP63
Chase d'ArnaudPH6
Mauricio CabreraP63
Chaz RoeP50
Ender InciarteCF22
WSH
Trea TurnerCF7
Danny EspinosaSS14
Daniel Murphy2B9
Bryce HarperRF3
Wilson RamosC40
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Chris HeiseyLF24
Wilmer Difo3B30
Gio GonzalezP47
Substitutes
Shawn KelleyP27
Blake TreinenP64
Clint Robinson1B25
Yusmeiro PetitP36
Anthony Rendon3B6
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