Dickey outduels Harvey again to lead Braves past Mets 9-7
R.A. Dickey's floaters were more effective than Matt Harvey's fastballs for the second time in a week and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 9-7 on Tuesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
New York Mets
7
Atlanta Braves
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYM | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| ATL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
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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 7-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-9
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Play Result 7-9
Bruce homered to left (392 feet), Lagares, Conforto and Cabrera scored.
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Advancing On Force 7-9
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Advancing On Force 6-9
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Advancing On Force 5-9
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Adams singled to left, A. García scored, Suzuki to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-9
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Swanson hit sacrifice fly to right, Markakis scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-8
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
A. García singled to center, Kemp scored, Markakis to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-7
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Inciarte singled to right center, Suzuki and Swanson scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-6
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Advancing On Play 3-5
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Dickey grounded out to pitcher, A. García scored, Suzuki to third, Swanson to second.
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Advancing On Play 3-4
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Cabrera homered to right (411 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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End Inning 7-9
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-9
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Play Result 7-9
Walker struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 7-9
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Swinging 7-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 7-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 7-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-9
Walker batting
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Play Result 7-9
J. Johnson relieved Wisler.
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Lineup Change 7-9
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Lineup Change 7-9
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-9
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Play Result 7-9
Bruce homered to left (392 feet), Lagares, Conforto and Cabrera scored.
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Advancing On Force 7-9
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Advancing On Force 6-9
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Advancing On Force 5-9
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Home Run 4-9
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-9
Bruce batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Cabrera grounded into fielder's choice to pitcher, T.J. Rivera out at home, Lagares to third, Conforto to second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 3-9
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 3-9
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 3-9
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 3-9
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 3-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-9
Cabrera batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Conforto reached on infield single to third, T.J. Rivera to third, Lagares to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-9
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Advancing On Force 3-9
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Single 3-9
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Head to Head
Injuries
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
New York Mets
- Jorge Polanco Out
- Tylor Megill Out
- Reed Garrett Out
- Jared Young Out
- Pierson Ohl Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Ender InciarteCF22
Brandon Phillips2B0
Freddie Freeman1B5
Matt KempLF25
Nick MarkakisRF22
Adonis Garcia3B13
Kurt SuzukiC24
Dansby SwansonSS7
R.A. DickeyP19
Substitutes
Emilio BonifacioPH27
Jose RamirezP52
Lane AdamsPH57
Eric O'FlahertyP34
Matt WislerP86
Jim JohnsonP33
NYM
Michael ConfortoLF30
Asdrubal CabreraSS3
Jay BruceRF30
Neil Walker2B12
Travis d'ArnaudC16
Jose Reyes3B7
T.J. Rivera1B8
Juan LagaresCF10
Matt HarveyP32
Substitutes
Kevin PlaweckiC24
Josh EdginP55
Curtis GrandersonPH21
Josh SmokerP57
Fernando SalasP31
Paul SewaldP43
Matt ReynoldsPH3
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