Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks hold on for 5-3 win over Braves
Paul Goldschmidt hit his 33rd home run and the Arizona Diamondbacks took an early lead and held off the Atlanta Braves 5-3 Friday night in a matchup of slumping playoff contenders.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
3
Arizona Diamondbacks
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ARI | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 3-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Escobar hit sacrifice fly to center, Kivlehan scored, Marte to third, Jay to second.
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Advancing On Play 3-5
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Bunted Foul 3-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Albies grounded into fielder's choice to second, Camargo scored, Markakis to third, Adams safe at second on error by shortstop Ahmed.
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Error 3-4
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Camargo doubled to left, Acuña Jr. scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Descalso singled to right, Goldschmidt and Peralta scored, Pollock to third, Descalso thrown out at second attempting to advance on play.
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Advancing On Play 1-4
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Advancing On Play 1-3
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Peralta singled to center, Escobar scored, Goldschmidt to third, Peralta to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 1-2
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Camargo homered to center (426 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 3-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Camargo flied out to left.
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Fly Out 3-5
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
Camargo batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Acuña Jr. grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 3-5
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
Acuña Jr. batting
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Play Result 3-5
Boxberger relieved Chafin.
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Lineup Change 3-5
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Lineup Change 3-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Culberson struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
Culberson batting
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Play Result 3-5
Culberson hit for Jackson.
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Play Result 3-5
Chafin relieved Ziegler.
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Play Result 3-5
Mathis catching.
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Start Inning 3-5
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 3-5
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Lineup Change 3-5
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Lineup Change 3-5
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Lineup Change 3-5
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Lineup Change 3-5
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Lineup Change 3-5
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End Inning 3-5
End of the 8th
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Head to Head
ATL leads series 2-1
Injuries
Arizona Diamondbacks
- Cristian Mena Out
- Andrew Saalfrank Out
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedARI
Jon JayRF9
Eduardo Escobar3B3
Paul Goldschmidt1B46
David PeraltaLF24
AJ PollockCF16
Daniel Descalso2B33
Nick AhmedSS23
Alex AvilaC6
Patrick CorbinP46
Substitutes
Archie BradleyP25
Brad ZieglerP29
Andrew ChafinP39
Brad BoxbergerP25
Patrick KivlehanPR80
Jeff MathisC45
Chris OwingsPH12
Yoshihisa HiranoP6
Ketel Marte2B4
ATL
Ronald Acuna Jr.CF13
Johan Camargo3B10
Freddie Freeman1B5
Nick MarkakisRF22
Tyler FlowersC25
Ozzie Albies2B1
Ender InciarteCF22
Dansby SwansonSS7
Kevin GausmanP12
Substitutes
Lane AdamsPR57
Kurt SuzukiC24
Adam DuvallLF14
Sam FreemanP77
Lucas DudaPH9
Kyle WrightP30
Luke JacksonP77
Charlie CulbersonPH18
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