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Braves End Pirates' Drought; Morton Shines in Finale

9/29/2025

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Braves End Pirates' Drought

September 28, 2025: the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1, ending the Pirates' playoff drought since 2015.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a two-run homer; Matt Olson added an eighth-inning RBI.
Charlie Morton, 41, pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings in what may be his final appearance.
The Braves used a record 71 players this season, surpassing the previous 70.

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Snitker Considers Retirement

Braves manager Brian Snitker is weighing retirement after a 75-86 season.
The team missed the postseason for the first time since 2017.
Charlie Morton, likely playing his final game, debuted with the Braves in 2008.
Marcell Ozuna and Raisel Iglesias are unrestricted free agents.
Snitker's decision will shape the Braves' offseason and roster direction for 2026.

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Snitker and Olson Ejected

Sept. 28, 2025: Braves manager Brian Snitker and first baseman Matt Olson were ejected in a game vs. Pittsburgh.
Olson was ejected for arguing batter's interference after Henry Davis bumped him; his first ejection in a 1,222-game career.
Ballou ruled Olson out for interference in the sixth inning; Olson and Snitker protested, Snitker was ejected, and the Braves lost 3-1.

History

Historical Context

The Atlanta Braves, after relocating to Atlanta in 1966, achieved significant success from 1991 to 2005, winning 14 consecutive division titles and the World Series in 1995. However, the 2025 season marked a downturn, as the team finished with a 75-86 record, raising concerns about the future under manager Brian Snitker, who has led the team since 2016.

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Braves End Pirates' Drought

September 28, 2025: the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1, ending the Pirates' playoff drought since 2015.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a two-run homer; Matt Olson added an eighth-inning RBI.
Charlie Morton, 41, pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings in what may be his final appearance.
The Braves used a record 71 players this season, surpassing the previous 70.

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