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Pirates and Braves: did 4 Atlanta home runs decide LECOM Park?

The Pittsburgh Pirates moved to 17-14 after a 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves, who reached 20-7, at 1:05 PM EDT.


Aug 15, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jason Delay (55) follows through on a two run double against the New York Mets during the seventh inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

First inning


The Pirates opened with 0 runs on 0 hits in the 1st inning as the Braves scored 1 run on 2 hits.


Second inning


The Pirates stayed scoreless in the 2nd inning despite 1 hit, and the Braves added 1 run on 1 hit.


Third inning


The Pirates produced 0 runs with 1 hit in the 3rd inning, and the Braves finished the frame with 0 runs on 1 hit.


Fourth inning


The Pirates went for 0 runs on 0 hits in the 4th inning, and the Braves scored 1 run while committing their lone error.


Fifth inning


The Pirates got on the board with 1 run on 1 hit in the 5th inning, and the Braves posted 0 runs on 0 hits.


Sixth inning


The Pirates were held to 0 runs on 0 hits in the 6th inning, and the Braves created separation with 2 runs on 2 hits, a stretch that fit the game-changing plays Pirates vs Braves.


Seventh inning


The Pirates put up 0 runs on 1 hit in the 7th inning, and the Braves answered with 0 runs on 1 hit.


Eighth inning


The Pirates added 1 run on 1 hit in the 8th inning, and the Braves stayed at 0 runs on 0 hits, a swing that shaped Pirates vs Braves key moments.


Ninth inning


The Pirates finished with 0 runs on 1 hit in the 9th inning as the Braves closed with 0 runs on 0 hits for the Pirates full-time result.


The Buccos ended with 2 runs, 6 hits, and 1 error, and the Bravos finished with 5 runs, 7 hits, and 0 errors.


The Pirates staff struck out 9 batters and allowed 4 home runs, and Pirates post-match stats also showed the club threw 145 pitches.


From the previous game, Nick Yorke carried a 1.500 on-base plus slugging mark, Nick Gonzales logged a 1.500 on-base plus slugging mark, and Hunter Barco entered with an 0.00 earned run average.


The game lasted 2:22 with an attendance of 4,620, and fans can tune in for the next broadcast window on the Pirates schedule.


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