Riley, Donaldson hit 3-run HRs as Braves beat Pirates 12-5
Austin Riley and Josh Donaldson hit three-run home runs in consecutive innings, and the Atlanta Braves rallied for 12-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
12
Pittsburgh Pirates
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| PIT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 12-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 12-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-5
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Play Result 12-5
Freeman homered to right center (393 feet), Swanson scored.
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Home Run 12-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 12-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 12-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-5
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Play Result 10-5
Swanson grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Culberson scored, Acuña Jr. out at second.
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 10-5
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 9-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-5
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Play Result 9-5
Donaldson homered to left center (439 feet), Swanson scored and Freeman scored.
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Home Run 9-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 9-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Foul Ball 9-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 5 : 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 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 6 : 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 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Riley homered to right (341 feet), Donaldson scored and Markakis scored.
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Home Run 6-5
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 6-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Joyce singled to left center, Riley scored, Albies to second.
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Single 3-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Bunted Foul 2-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Bunted Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Bunted Foul 2-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Bunted Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Inning 12-5
End of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-5
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Play Result 12-5
Frazier lined out to second.
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Line Out 12-5
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 12-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 12-5
Josh Tomlin pitches to Adam Frazier
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-5
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Play Result 12-5
Tucker flied out to left.
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Fly Out 12-5
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 12-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 12-5
Josh Tomlin pitches to Cole Tucker
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-5
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Play Result 12-5
Osuna struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 12-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Foul Ball 12-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 12-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 12-5
Josh Tomlin pitches to Jose Osuna
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Play Result 12-5
Culberson in left field.
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Play Result 12-5
Tomlin relieved Riley
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Start Inning 12-5
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 12-5
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-5
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Play Result 12-5
Donaldson flied out to center.
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Fly Out 12-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 12-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 12-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 12-5
Rookie Davis pitches to Josh Donaldson
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-5
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Play Result 12-5
Freeman homered to right center (393 feet), Swanson scored.
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Home Run 12-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 12-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 12-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 10-5
Rookie Davis pitches to Freddie Freeman
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-5
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Play Result 10-5
Swanson grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Culberson scored, Acuña Jr. out at second.
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 10-5
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-5
Rookie Davis pitches to Dansby Swanson
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-5
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Play Result 9-5
Acuña Jr. singled to center, Culberson to third.
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Single 9-5
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Head to Head
PIT wins series 2-1
Injuries
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Endy Rodriguez Out
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPIT
Kevin Newman3B27
Bryan ReynoldsLF10
Starling MarteCF0
Melky CabreraRF53
Elias DiazC35
Jose Osuna1B36
Cole TuckerSS8
Adam Frazier2B20
Steven BraultP25
Substitutes
Geoff HartliebP31
Colin MoranPH79
Rookie DavisP62
Clay HolmesP25
Richard RodriguezP48
Kyle CrickP55
Jacob StallingsC25
ATL
Ronald Acuna Jr.CF13
Dansby SwansonSS7
Freddie Freeman1B5
Josh Donaldson3B3
Nick MarkakisRF22
Austin RileyLF27
Ozzie Albies2B1
Tyler FlowersC25
Max FriedP54
Substitutes
Josh TomlinP32
Touki ToussaintP55
Matt JoycePH7
Dan WinklerP38
Johan CamargoPH10
Sean NewcombP15
Anthony SwarzakP38
Charlie CulbersonLF18
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