Newcomb dazzles for another win, Braves beat Nats 4-2
Sean Newcomb pitched seven strong innings for his sixth straight win, leading the Atlanta Braves back into first place with a 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
2
Atlanta Braves
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ATL | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
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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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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Albies doubled to deep right, Inciarte scored, Albies to third advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Out 2-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 2-3
F. Freeman doubled to right, Albies to third, Albies scored on throwing error by right fielder Harper.
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Error 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Rendon singled to right, Turner scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Newcomb grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Flowers scored, Swanson out at second, Tucker to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 1-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Tucker doubled to right, Markakis scored, Flowers to third.
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Advancing On Force 1-1
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: 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 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Rendon hit sacrifice fly to left, Turner scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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End Inning 2-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Adams struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Adams batting
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Play Result 2-4
Adams hit for Severino.
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Lineup Change 2-4
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Lineup Change 2-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Taylor doubled to deep left.
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Double 2-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Taylor batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Soto struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Soto batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Reynolds struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Reynolds batting
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Play Result 2-4
Vizcaíno relieved Winkler.
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Start Inning 2-4
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-4
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Lineup Change 2-4
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End Inning 2-4
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Swanson flied out to left.
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Fly Out 2-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Swanson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Injuries
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Ender InciarteCF22
Ozzie Albies2B1
Freddie Freeman1B5
Nick MarkakisRF22
Tyler FlowersC25
Johan Camargo3B10
Preston TuckerLF30
Dansby SwansonSS7
Sean NewcombP15
Substitutes
Peter BourjosLF25
Ryan FlahertyPH7
Dan WinklerP38
Arodys VizcainoP68
WSH
Trea TurnerSS7
Bryce HarperRF3
Anthony Rendon3B6
Mark Reynolds1B12
Juan SotoLF22
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Pedro SeverinoC29
Tanner RoarkP49
Wilmer Difo2B30
Substitutes
Matt AdamsPH18
Tim CollinsP63
Wander SueroP39
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