Matz, Cespedes spark Mets to doubleheader sweep of Braves
Steven Matz pitched seven impressive innings in his season debut, Jay Bruce hit a three-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 8-1 Saturday night to sweep a doubleheader.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
New York Mets
8
Atlanta Braves
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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 8-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
Lagares doubled to deep left, Bruce and Walker scored, Flores to third.
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Advancing On Force 8-1
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Advancing On Force 7-1
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 6-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Out 6-1
Pitch 2: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
T.J. Rivera homered to left (394 feet), Flores scored.
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Advancing On Force 6-1
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Camargo singled to right center, Swanson scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-1
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
d'Arnaud hit sacrifice fly to right, Flores scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-0
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Bruce homered to right (369 feet), Conforto and Reyes scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-0
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Advancing On Force 2-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: 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 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 4: in play
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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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 8-1
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
Swanson grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 8-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Looking 8-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 8-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
Swanson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
Suzuki grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 8-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 8-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
Suzuki batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
M. Adams fouled out to left.
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Line Out 8-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
M. Adams batting
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Play Result 8-1
Pill relieved Ramírez.
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Start Inning 8-1
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 8-1
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Lineup Change 8-1
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
d'Arnaud struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 8-1
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 8-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
d'Arnaud batting
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Play Result 8-1
Motte relieved O'Flaherty.
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Lineup Change 8-1
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Lineup Change 8-1
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
Lagares doubled to deep left, Bruce and Walker scored, Flores to third.
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Advancing On Force 8-1
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Advancing On Force 8-1
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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
Danny SantanaCF22
Brandon Phillips2B0
Nick MarkakisRF22
Matt KempLF25
Matt Adams1B18
Kurt SuzukiC24
Dansby SwansonSS7
Johan CamargoLF10
Matt WislerP86
Substitutes
Rio Ruiz3B14
Lane AdamsPH57
Sam FreemanP77
Ender InciartePH22
Eric O'FlahertyP34
Jason MotteP30
NYM
Michael ConfortoLF30
Jose ReyesSS7
Jay BruceRF30
Neil Walker2B12
Lucas Duda1B9
Wilmer Flores3B41
Curtis GrandersonCF21
Travis d'ArnaudC16
Steven MatzP32
Substitutes
Juan LagaresCF10
T.J. RiveraPH8
Neil RamirezP56
Tyler PillP89
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