Braves' Ninth-Inning Rally Falls Short Against Pirates at PNC Park

The Atlanta Braves faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, resulting in a 3-2 victory for the home team. This outcome brought the Braves to an 18-20 record, while the Pirates improved to 13-26. The game was marked by a late surge from the Bravos that ultimately fell just short.

Braves' Late Surge

The Braves struggled offensively throughout most of the game, managing only seven hits across nine innings. Despite their efforts, they were unable to score until a dramatic ninth inning where they tallied two runs on three hits. This late rally was spearheaded by key performances from players like Austin Riley and Nick Allen, who both contributed significantly with their bats.

Riley's consistent performance continued as he maintained his impressive .500 batting average from previous games. Meanwhile, Allen showcased his prowess with a .667 average and an OPS of 1.334 in this matchup. However, despite these individual successes and their collective effort in the final inning, it wasn't enough to overcome Pittsburgh's lead.

Pirates Hold Their Ground

The Bucs capitalized on timely hitting and solid pitching to secure their win over Atlanta. The Pirates managed five hits but made them count by scoring three crucial runs—one in the third inning followed by two more in the sixth.

Pittsburgh’s pitching staff played a pivotal role in stifling Atlanta’s offense for most of the game. They held Braves hitters to a .212 average while striking out eight batters over nine innings without issuing any walks—a testament to their control and precision on this occasion.

While Bryce Elder started strong for Atlanta with six strikeouts over six innings pitched (ERA: 4.5), it was not enough against Pittsburgh's determined lineup that found ways around him during critical moments of play.

Looking Ahead

As fans look forward eagerly towards future matchups between these teams again soon—the next being scheduled for May 10th at PNC Park—they can catch all action live via FDSSO network coverage starting promptly at 4:05 PM EDT!

Stay tuned as we continue covering every twist-and-turn along each team’s journey through this exciting season ahead! Share your thoughts about today’s game below or spread word among fellow enthusiasts who might enjoy reading more insights into how things unfolded here tonight!