Culberson sparks HR spree by Braves in 8-3 victory over Nats
Charlie Culberson homered in a third straight game, Tyler Flowers and Ronald Acuna Jr. added two-run shots and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 8-3 Wednesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
8
Washington Nationals
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| WSH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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 8-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Out 8-3
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Out 8-3
Pitch 3: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-3
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Play Result 8-3
F. Freeman singled to right, Albies scored, F. Freeman to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 8-3
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Harper homered to left (380 feet).
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Play Result 7-2
Turner safe at first on error by third baseman Culberson, Wieters scored.
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Error 7-2
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Acuña Jr. homered to center (452 feet), Culberson scored.
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Advancing On Force 7-1
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Bunted Foul 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
Flowers homered to left (448 feet), Duvall scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-1
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Culberson homered to left (378 feet), Camargo and Flowers scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-1
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Advancing On Force 2-1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 8-3
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-3
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Play Result 8-3
Taylor struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 8-3
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 8-3
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 8-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Play Result 8-3
Rendon to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 8-3
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Strike Looking 8-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-3
Taylor batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-3
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Play Result 8-3
Harper lined into double play, shortstop to second, Turner doubled off second.
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Advancing On Play 8-3
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Line Out 8-3
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 8-3
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 8-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 8-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 8-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-3
Harper batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-3
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Play Result 8-3
Rendon singled to center, Turner to second.
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Advancing On Force 8-3
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Single 8-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-3
Rendon batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-3
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Play Result 8-3
Turner singled to center.
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Single 8-3
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 8-3
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Swinging 8-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 8-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 8-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-3
Turner batting
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Play Result 8-3
Swanson at shortstop.
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Play Result 8-3
Camargo at third base.
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Play Result 8-3
Brach relieved Winkler.
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Start Inning 8-3
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 8-3
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Injuries
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedWSH
Adam EatonLF9
Trea TurnerSS7
Anthony Rendon3B6
Bryce HarperRF3
Juan SotoLF22
Matt Adams1B18
Daniel Murphy2B9
Matt WietersC32
Tommy MiloneP53
Substitutes
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Ryan ZimmermanPH11
Matt GraceP33
Greg HollandP40
Mark ReynoldsPH12
Sammy SolísP50
ATL
Ronald Acuna Jr.LF13
Ozzie Albies2B1
Freddie Freeman1B5
Nick MarkakisRF22
Adam DuvallLF14
Johan Camargo3B10
Tyler FlowersC25
Charlie Culberson3B18
Mike FoltynewiczP20
Substitutes
Dan WinklerP38
Brad BrachP53
Dansby SwansonSS7
Luke JacksonP77
Ender InciarteCF22
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