Freeman's 2 HRs, Swanson's hit lifts Braves over Padres 5-4
Dansby Swanson hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves, boosted by Freddie Freeman's two home runs, beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 Monday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
San Diego Padres
4
Atlanta Braves
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ATL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago Cubs | W 4-1 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Swanson singled to left, d'Arnaud scored, Bonifacio to third, Inciarte to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Freeman homered to center (417 feet).
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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 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Hedges homered to right (371 feet), Schimpf scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-3
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Córdoba homered to left (400 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Freeman homered to right center (410 feet), Swanson scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-3
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Suzuki grounded out to third, Phillips scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Solarte singled to left, Margot scored, Myers to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-0
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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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End Inning 4-5
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Swanson singled to left, d'Arnaud scored, Bonifacio to third, Inciarte to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Single 4-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Swanson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Inciarte intentionally walked.
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Inciarte batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Bonifacio doubled to left, d'Arnaud to third.
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Double 4-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Bonifacio batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Recker flied out to center.
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Fly Out 4-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Recker batting
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Play Result 4-4
Recker hit for J. Johnson.
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Play Result 4-4
d'Arnaud ran for Suzuki.
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Lineup Change 4-4
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Lineup Change 4-4
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Lineup Change 4-4
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Lineup Change 4-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Suzuki singled to left.
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Single 4-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Suzuki batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Injuries
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
San Diego Padres
- Luis Gutierrez Out
- Bryan Hoeing Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Ender InciarteCF22
Dansby SwansonSS7
Freddie Freeman1B5
Nick MarkakisRF22
Brandon Phillips2B0
Adonis Garcia3B13
Kurt SuzukiC24
Jace PetersonLF6
Jaime GarciaP64
Substitutes
Chase d'ArnaudPR6
Arodys VizcainoP68
Luke JacksonP77
Jim JohnsonP33
Anthony ReckerPH
Jose RamirezP52
Emilio BonifacioLF27
SD
Manuel MargotCF7
Wil Myers1B4
Yangervis Solarte2B70
Hunter RenfroeRF16
Ryan Schimpf3B20
Austin HedgesC17
Luis SardinasSS89
Jered WeaverP27
Travis JankowskiLF16
Substitutes
Allen CordobaLF79
Zach LeeP
Christian BethancourtPH60
Craig StammenP34
Brad HandP45
Hector SanchezPH63
Ryan BuchterP31
Brandon MaurerP38
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