Donaldson hits go-ahead homer in 6th, Braves beat Mets 7-2
Josh Donaldson hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the sixth inning, Freddie Freeman launched an early two-run shot and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 7-2 on Wednesday night.
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New York Mets
2
Atlanta Braves
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ATL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Markakis doubled to deep center, Flowers scored and Riley scored.
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Double 2-7
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1 : 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 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 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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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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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 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 7 : Strike 2 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 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Albies doubled to deep right, Riley scored.
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Double 2-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Donaldson homered to center (439 feet), Freeman scored.
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Home Run 2-4
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Out 2-2
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Rosario doubled to deep center, Ramos scored, Rosario thrown out at third.
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Double 2-2
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 1-2
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2 : 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 : 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 5 : 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 Inning 2-7
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Hechavarria struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 5 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Luke Jackson pitches to Adeiny Hechavarria
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Smith lined out to center.
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Line Out 2-7
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Luke Jackson pitches to Dominic Smith
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Play Result 2-7
Smith hit for Lagares
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Canó struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 5 : Strike 3 Looking
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Luke Jackson pitches to Robinson Cano
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Play Result 2-7
Markakis in right field.
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Play Result 2-7
Culberson in left field.
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Play Result 2-7
Canó hit for Zamora
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Play Result 2-7
Jackson relieved Riley
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Start Inning 2-7
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 2-7
End of the 8th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Acuña Jr. flied out to left.
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Fly Out 2-7
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Daniel Zamora pitches to Ronald Acuna Jr.
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Markakis doubled to deep center, Flowers scored and Riley scored.
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Double 2-7
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-5
Daniel Zamora pitches to Nick Markakis
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Head to Head
ATL wins series 2-1
Injuries
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
New York Mets
- Jorge Polanco Out
- Tylor Megill Out
- Reed Garrett Out
- Jared Young Out
- Pierson Ohl Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Ronald Acuna Jr.CF13
Dansby SwansonSS7
Freddie Freeman1B5
Josh Donaldson3B3
Austin RileyLF27
Ozzie Albies2B1
Tyler FlowersC25
Charlie CulbersonLF18
Max FriedP54
Substitutes
Luke JacksonP77
Matt JoycePH7
A.J. MinterP33
Anthony SwarzakP38
Nick MarkakisRF22
NYM
Jeff McNeil2B22
Pete Alonso1B25
Michael ConfortoRF30
J.D. DavisLF22
Todd Frazier3B99
Wilson RamosC40
Amed RosarioSS14
Juan LagaresCF10
Steven MatzP32
Substitutes
Chris FlexenP77
Stephen NogosekP91
Daniel ZamoraP63
Robinson CanoPH22
Dominic SmithPH2
Adeiny HechavarriaSS56
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