Did Braves' Late Rally Fall Short Against Pirates at PNC Park?

The Atlanta Braves, with a record of 29-19, faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who stood at 24-28. The game concluded with a final score of 11-5 in favor of the Pirates.

The Braves struggled to find their rhythm early in the game, going hitless through the first three innings. Their bats remained quiet until the fourth inning when they managed two hits but failed to convert them into runs. The fifth inning saw another two hits for Atlanta, yet again without any scoring.

It wasn't until the eighth inning that the Braves made a significant impact. With three hits and five runs scored in that frame alone, they showed signs of life and determination. However, this late rally was not enough to overcome Pittsburgh's substantial lead.

On the pitching front for Atlanta, their bullpen faced challenges throughout. The starters allowed five earned runs over four innings pitched while striking out six batters. The bullpen continued to struggle by giving up six more earned runs across four innings pitched.

Defensively, Atlanta committed two errors—one fielding and one throwing—which contributed to their difficulties on this night at PNC Park.

For Pittsburgh, Bailey Falter secured his third win of the season while Ray Kerr took his first loss for Atlanta despite his efforts on mound duty.

Looking ahead for fans eager to catch more action from their team: The next game featuring these teams is scheduled for May 25th at PNC Park in Pittsburgh starting at 8:05 PM Eastern Time; it will be broadcasted live on BSSE network.