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Mike Yastrzemski hits grand slam as Braves crush Pirates 10-5

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:30:00 -0400

Mike Yastrzemski hit his first grand slam as a member of the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night at PNC Park, capping a six-run third inning that propelled the Braves to a 10-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Yastrzemski, acquired from the San Francisco Giants in the offseason, drove a 2-0 sinker from Pirates starter Mitch Keller over the left-center field wall for his 14th home run of the season. The slam came one pitch after a controversial check-swing call that went against Pittsburgh third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes.

Braves blank Pirates 3-0 behind Fried's seven shutout innings

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:00:00 -0400

Max Fried turned in his sharpest start in weeks on Wednesday night, allowing just three hits over seven shutout innings to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Fried (9-4) struck out seven and walked one, lowering his ERA to 3.05. The left-hander retired 13 of the final 14 batters he faced and did not allow a runner past second base after the third inning.

Braves drop series opener to Pirates 12-4 at PNC Park

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:30:00 -0400

The Atlanta Braves opened a three-game series at PNC Park on Monday night with a 12-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, snapping a three-game winning streak.

Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz went 4-for-5 with three RBIs and two runs scored, and Bryan Reynolds added a three-run homer in the fifth inning to break the game open.

Braves starter Hurston Waldrep (0-1) lasted just 3 2/3 innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits. He walked three and struck out two.