Overview
- Don Kelly, promoted from bench coach to manager following Derek Shelton's firing, won his debut as the Pirates defeated the Braves 3-2.
- Bailey Falter delivered six strong innings, allowing just two hits and retiring 15 of the last 16 batters he faced.
- Alexander Canario and Jared Triolo each hit solo home runs, marking the Pirates' first multi-homer game since April 27.
- Andrew McCutchen added an RBI double, narrowly missing a home run, to extend Pittsburgh's lead to 3-0 in the sixth inning.
- Closer Dennis Santana earned his fourth save, working through a shaky ninth inning to preserve the victory.