Mets fans hail Matt Harvey after he dominates in first start since July
Matt Harvey dominated with a fastball in the mid-90 mph range and uncommon efficiency in his return from major surgery, beating the Braves 6-2 on Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
2
New York Mets
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NYM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
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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 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: 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 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (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 1: strike 1 (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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Play Result 2-6
Céspedes grounded into fielder's choice to first, Cabrera out at second, Reyes to third, Reyes scored on throwing error by shortstop Swanson.
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Error 2-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Cabrera singled to left, Conforto scored, Reyes to second.
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Advancing On Play 2-5
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Kemp homered to left (418 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Flores homered to left (395 feet), Céspedes scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-4
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
d'Arnaud doubled to deep center, Walker and Bruce scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-2
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Kemp homered to left center (418 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 2-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Markakis grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 2-6
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Markakis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Kemp struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Kemp batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Freeman flied out to left.
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Fly Out 2-6
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Freeman batting
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Start Inning 2-6
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-6
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Lineup Change 2-6
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End Inning 2-6
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Bruce lined out to first.
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Line Out 2-6
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Bruce batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Walker struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 5: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Walker batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Granderson flied out to center.
Showing the last 40 of 493 events.
Head to Head
Series tied 1-1
Injuries
New York Mets
- Jorge Polanco Out
- Tylor Megill Out
- Reed Garrett Out
- Jared Young Out
- Pierson Ohl Out
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedNYM
Jose Reyes3B7
Asdrubal CabreraSS3
Yoenis CespedesLF52
Wilmer Flores1B41
Curtis GrandersonCF21
Neil Walker2B12
Jay BruceRF30
Travis d'ArnaudC16
Matt HarveyP32
Substitutes
Jerry BlevinsP26
Michael ConfortoPH30
Fernando SalasP31
Addison ReedP43
ATL
Ender InciarteCF22
Dansby SwansonSS7
Freddie Freeman1B5
Matt KempLF25
Nick MarkakisRF22
Brandon Phillips2B0
Adonis Garcia3B13
Tyler FlowersC25
Jaime GarciaP64
Substitutes
Chaz RoeP50
Emilio BonifacioPH27
Eric O'FlahertyP34
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