Foltynewicz helps Braves sweep Cardinals
Mike Foltynewicz tossed five shutout innings and Freddie Freeman homered as the Atlanta Braves held off the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
6
St. Louis Cardinals
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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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 6-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Pham homered to center (414 feet), Muñoz and Carpenter scored.
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Advancing On Force 6-5
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Advancing On Force 6-4
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Peña singled to right, Gyorko and Wong scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-2
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Advancing On Play 6-1
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-0
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Play Result 6-0
Flaherty hit sacrifice fly to center, Culberson scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-0
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
Swanson grounded into fielder's choice to first, Acuña Jr. scored, Culberson to second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 5-0
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Culberson singled to center, Markakis scored, Acuña Jr. to second, Acuña Jr. to third advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Force 4-0
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
F. Freeman homered to right (426 feet), Albies scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: 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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Bunted Foul 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 3 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: 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 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: 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 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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End Inning 6-5
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Carpenter flied out to right.
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Fly Out 6-5
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 6-5
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Swinging 6-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 6-5
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 6-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 6-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-5
Carpenter batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Molina flied out to right.
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Fly Out 6-5
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 6-5
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 6-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-5
Molina batting
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Play Result 6-5
Molina hit for Hicks.
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Lineup Change 6-5
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Lineup Change 6-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Peña struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-5
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 6-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-5
Peña batting
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Play Result 6-5
Minter relieved Winkler.
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Start Inning 6-5
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 6-5
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Lineup Change 6-5
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End Inning 6-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Inciarte grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 6-5
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 6-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-5
Inciarte batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Santana grounded out to first.
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Head to Head
ATL wins series 3-0
Injuries
St. Louis Cardinals
- Richard Fitts Out
- Max Rajcic Out
- Hunter Dobbins Out
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedSTL
Matt Carpenter3B13
Tommy PhamCF28
Jose Martinez1B16
Marcell OzunaLF24
Jedd GyorkoSS5
Harrison BaderRF9
Kolten Wong2B16
Francisco PenaC16
John GantP33
Substitutes
Mike MayersP35
Greg HollandP40
Greg GarciaPH4
Yairo MunozPH95
Jordan HicksP44
Yadier MolinaPH4
ATL
Ender InciarteCF22
Ozzie Albies2B1
Freddie Freeman1B5
Nick MarkakisRF22
Tyler FlowersC25
Ronald Acuna Jr.LF13
Charlie Culberson3B18
Dansby SwansonSS7
Mike FoltynewiczP20
Substitutes
Ryan FlahertyPH7
Shane CarleP48
Jesse BiddleP97
Peter MoylanP30
Dan WinklerP38
Danny SantanaPH22
A.J. MinterP33
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