Pirates Avoid Sweep with 4-2 Win Over Braves

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-2, avoiding a series sweep, thanks to two-run homers by Oneil Cruz and Rowdy Tellez in the fifth inning. Pirates' pitcher Bailey Falter secured his first win since May 24 by allowing just one run over five innings, despite walking four batters. Bryan Reynolds' 25-game hitting streak, the longest in the majors this season, ended as he went 0-for-4. The Braves' loss was despite strong performances from Marcell Ozuna and Sean Murphy, who both contributed offensively. In other games from the series, Charlie Morton dominated the Pirates, earning a win against his former team by pitching 6 1/3 scoreless innings in a 6-1 Braves victory. Morton became the 22nd pitcher in MLB history to earn a win against all 30 teams.