NL East champ Braves drop finale, wait for NL West champ
Freddie Freeman, Nick Markakis and the NL East champion Atlanta Braves are set to open the playoffs on the road.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
1
Philadelphia Phillies
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Citizens Bank Park · 34,202 att.
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 1-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Hoskins doubled to right center, Bautista scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-3
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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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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: 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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Acuña Jr. doubled to deep center, Culberson scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-2
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Bunted Foul 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Santana hit sacrifice fly to right, Bautista scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 1-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Culberson struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-3
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Culberson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Albies flied out to center.
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Fly Out 1-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Albies batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Duvall struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Duvall batting
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Play Result 1-3
Dominguez relieved Neris.
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Start Inning 1-3
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 1-3
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Lineup Change 1-3
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End Inning 1-3
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Knapp struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-3
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Knapp batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Kingery grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Williams out at second, Santana to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 1-3
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 1-3
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 1-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Kingery batting
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Head to Head
PHI wins series 2-1
Injuries
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPHI
Cesar Hernandez2B15
Jose BautistaRF19
Roman QuinnCF4
Rhys Hoskins1B17
Carlos Santana3B41
Odubel HerreraLF37
Scott KingerySS12
Andrew KnappC34
Ranger SuarezP55
Substitutes
Tommy HunterP29
Aaron LoupP28
Edubray RamosP61
Justin BourPH41
Victor AranoP64
Hector NerisP51
Wilson RamosPH40
Nick WilliamsPR5
Seranthony DominguezP58
Adam MorganP51
Dylan CozensLF67
ATL
Ronald Acuna Jr.LF13
Johan Camargo3B10
Freddie Freeman1B5
Nick MarkakisRF22
Tyler FlowersC25
Ender InciarteCF22
Ozzie Albies2B1
Charlie CulbersonSS18
Kevin GausmanP12
Substitutes
Preston TuckerRF30
Ryan Flaherty1B7
Lane AdamsCF57
Sean NewcombP15
Jonny VentersP39
Max FriedP54
Rio RuizPH14
A.J. MinterP33
Adam DuvallLF14
Rene RiveraC47
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