Pirates turn 8th-inning errors into a 5-run swing against the Braves at LECOM Park

The Pittsburgh Pirates moved to 14-6 and the Atlanta Braves to 13-5, and the Pirates vs Braves final score landed at 5-2 at 6:05 PM EDT on SportsNet PT.

First inning

The Pirates opened with 0 runs while the Braves also posted 0, and Pittsburgh finished the night with 5 hits and 2 walks.

Second inning

The Pirates again scored 0 runs in the frame, and Atlanta stayed scoreless as well while the Bucs lineup left 11 runners on base in the game.

Third inning

The Braves produced 1 run on 1 hit in the inning, and the Pirates remained without a run through the first 5 innings.

Fourth inning

The Pirates kept the game within reach with a clean inning on the scoreboard, and Pittsburgh pitching ultimately held Atlanta to 2 hits across the game.

Fifth inning

The Pirates still had 0 runs after the fifth, and the Braves carried a 1-run edge as Pittsburgh’s offense continued to search for an opening.

Sixth inning

The Braves added 1 run on 1 hit in the inning, and the Pirates committed their only error in a frame that kept Atlanta’s pressure on the scoreboard.

Seventh inning

The Pirates put 1 hit on the board in the inning but scored 0 runs, and Atlanta’s offense stayed quiet as the game moved toward late frames.

Eighth inning

The Pirates scored 5 runs on 4 hits in the inning, and the Braves were charged with 1 error in the frame as Pittsburgh flipped the game with 2 runs batted in coming with 2 outs.

Ninth inning

The Pirates closed out the final 3 outs with a save, and Pittsburgh pitching finished with 11 strikeouts while allowing 3 walks and 1 hit batter.

The Pirates’ next broadcast is set for 6:05 PM EDT on 2026-03-13 at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida, with the Pittsburgh Pirates listed as the away team against the Detroit Tigers on SportsNet PT.