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Braves Beat Pirates 6-3 Behind Dominic Smith’s 2-Run Homer
Raisel Iglesias earned his 13th save as Atlanta improved to 44-21 and won 18 of 21 series.
- On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3, clinching a series win as designated hitter Dominic Smith's two-run homer powered a three-run fifth inning.
- Atlanta led 3-0 after three innings before the Pirates closed the gap, but the Braves recovered in the fifth inning to regain control and secure the win.
- Smith, hitting.309 with six homers and 28 RBIs, lined the go-ahead two-run shot in the fifth, while pitcher Spencer Strider allowed three runs over five innings and closer Raisel Iglesias earned his 13th save.
- Manager Walt Weiss held out center fielder Michael Harris due to back tightness, while catcher Austin Wynns made his first start after being acquired Thursday from the Los Angeles Angels.
- Following Sunday's series finale against the Pirates, the Braves travel to Chicago and New York to face the White Sox and Mets before returning to Truist Park on June 16.
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Through 31 games, the Braves were 20-11 at Truist Park. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice The Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates for a consecutive time to take the three-game series. The Braves won 6-3, securing a Major League Baseball-best 44th win. A Braves fan sports a Strider jersey at Truist Park on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice Spencer Strider was looking to have a bounce-back start af…
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