Cervelli sparks Braves to 9-5 win over Mets in Atlanta debut
Newly signed Francisco Cervelli had three hits and three RBI in his Atlanta debut, and the Braves beat the New York Mets 9-5 on Saturday night for their seventh straight victory.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
9
New York Mets
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| NYM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 9-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-5
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Play Result 9-5
Cervelli doubled to deep center, Culberson scored.
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Double 9-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 8-5
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 8-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 8-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-5
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Play Result 8-5
Freeman homered to right center (439 feet).
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Home Run 8-5
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 7-5
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-5
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Play Result 7-5
Acuña Jr. singled to shallow left center, Ortega scored and Hamilton scored.
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Single 7-5
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Bunted Foul 5-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Bunted Foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-5
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Play Result 5-5
Ortega singled to right, Cervelli scored, Ortega to second.
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Single 5-5
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Strike Swinging 4-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Swinging 4-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Alonso homered to center (451 feet), Rosario scored and Panik scored.
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Home Run 4-5
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Rosario singled to right, Lagares scored.
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Single 4-2
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 4-1
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Bunted Foul 4-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Bunted Foul
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Bunted Foul 4-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Bunted Foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Inning 9-5
End of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-5
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Play Result 9-5
Rosario struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 9-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Ball 9-5
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 9-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 9-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-5
Shane Greene pitches to Amed Rosario
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-5
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Play Result 9-5
McNeil singled to right.
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Single 9-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 9-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Looking
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Strike Looking 9-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-5
Shane Greene pitches to Jeff McNeil
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-5
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Play Result 9-5
Lagares flied out to right.
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Fly Out 9-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 9-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Ball 9-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-5
Shane Greene pitches to Juan Lagares
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-5
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Play Result 9-5
Frazier struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 9-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Ball 9-5
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 9-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 9-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-5
Shane Greene pitches to Todd Frazier
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Play Result 9-5
Greene relieved Culberson
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Start Inning 9-5
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 9-5
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-5
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Play Result 9-5
Ortega flied out to left.
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Fly Out 9-5
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 9-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Looking
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Strike Looking 9-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 9-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-5
Chris Flexen pitches to Rafael Ortega
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-5
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Play Result 9-5
Cervelli doubled to deep center, Culberson scored.
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Double 9-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Head to Head
ATL wins series 3-0
Injuries
New York Mets
- Jorge Polanco Out
- Tylor Megill Out
- Reed Garrett Out
- Jared Young Out
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Hurston Waldrep Out
Lineups
ConfirmedNYM
Amed RosarioSS14
Joe Panik2B12
Pete Alonso1B25
Michael ConfortoRF30
Wilson RamosC40
J.D. DavisLF22
Todd Frazier3B99
Juan LagaresCF10
Zack WheelerP45
Substitutes
Brad BrachP53
Edwin DiazP3
Chris FlexenP77
Luis AvilanP70
Jeff McNeil2B22
ATL
Ronald Acuna Jr.RF13
Ozzie Albies2B1
Freddie Freeman1B5
Josh Donaldson3B3
Matt JoyceRF7
Adeiny HechavarriaSS56
Francisco CervelliC29
Rafael OrtegaLF0
Max FriedP54
Substitutes
Chris MartinP31
Charlie CulbersonPH18
Shane GreeneP47
Adam DuvallPH14
Josh TomlinP32
Billy HamiltonCF0
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