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Pirates End Offensive Drought with Walk-Off Win Over Braves

Joey Bart’s infield single secures Pittsburgh’s 4-3 victory as Don Kelly earns his first win as interim manager.

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Overview

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on May 11, with Joey Bart delivering a walk-off infield single in the ninth inning.
  • Bart recorded three hits in the game, with his decisive single scoring Adam Frazier to snap the Pirates' seven-game losing streak.
  • Interim manager Don Kelly, promoted after Derek Shelton’s dismissal, secured his first win as the Pirates look to rebound from offensive struggles.
  • Atlanta won the series opener 3-2 in 11 innings on May 10, with Matt Olson homering and later scoring the winning run on a wild pitch.
  • Pittsburgh’s 17-game streak of scoring fewer than five runs set a franchise record, highlighting ongoing challenges despite the series split.