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Chandler Deals in Homecoming as Pirates Top Braves 3-1 to Take Series

The rookie right-hander averaged 99 mph without a walk for a third straight start.

Overview

  • Pirates won 3-1 at Truist Park on Saturday night to go up 2-0 in the season-ending set, setting up a sweep chance on Sunday.
  • Bubba Chandler worked 5 2/3 innings with six strikeouts and one run allowed on four hits in his first start in Georgia as a major leaguer.
  • Henry Davis opened the scoring with a solo homer, Nick Gonzales doubled in a run, and Jack Suwinski added an RBI single.
  • Dennis Santana secured his 16th save to close out the win for Pittsburgh.
  • The result clinched the season series for Pittsburgh at 4-1, marking the Braves’ first series loss to the Pirates since 2017, with Johan Oviedo set to face Charlie Morton in the finale.