Braves to Navigate Pirates' Waters at PNC Park

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As the Braves prepare to face the Pirates at PNC Park on May 24, fans can expect a thrilling encounter. The Braves have shown a mixed bag of performances in their recent games, with notable highs and lows that could influence their upcoming clash.

In their most recent game against the Cubs, the Braves secured a decisive victory with a score of 9-2. Their offense was particularly potent in this match, racking up nine hits and three home runs. This offensive surge was complemented by solid pitching, which held the Cubs to just three hits and two runs. The Braves' pitching staff demonstrated excellent control and effectiveness, striking out nine batters without issuing any walks.

However, consistency has been an issue for Atlanta. In another game against the Cubs earlier this week, they struggled offensively with only five hits and three runs over ten innings. Despite these struggles at bat, their pitching remained resilient; they allowed only four earned runs across nine innings but ultimately fell short in extra innings.

The venue for this matchup is PNC Park in Pittsburgh—a ballpark known for its picturesque views and challenging dimensions for hitters due to its deep left-center field. This could play into the hands of both teams’ pitchers who have shown an ability to limit long balls effectively.

The Pirates will be looking to capitalize on any inconsistency from Atlanta's lineup while leveraging their home-field advantage. However, if the Braves can replicate their offensive output from recent high-scoring games while maintaining strong pitching performances like those seen recently against San Diego Padres where they allowed zero runs over nine innings—they stand a good chance of sailing smoothly through Pittsburgh’s waters.

Fans can catch all the action live on SportsNet PT when these two teams meet at PNC Park on May 24th at 6:40 PM ET.