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Braves Edge Pirates 3-2 on Harris II Pinch-Hit Double

6/8/2026

Summary

Harris II Double

The Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on June 7, 2026.
Michael Harris II delivered a bases-loaded pinch-hit double in the seventh, giving Atlanta a three-run lead.
Spencer Horwitz opened with a leadoff homer, his sixth, extending his on-base streak to 15 games.
Reynaldo López (3-1) earned the win by keeping Pittsburgh scoreless after the seventh.
Didier Fuentes recorded his first save as Pittsburgh managed only 17 hits in 94 at-bats (.181).

Summary

Braves Bullpen Dominates

The Braves' bullpen recorded 11 scoreless innings.
The Pirates' bullpen has suffered six losses this season when leading after six innings.
Atlanta entered the series with a league-best 45-21 record, allowed eight runs, and committed one error.
Pittsburgh entered at 34-32, seeking its first winning season since 2018 and a playoff berth since 2015.

History

Historical Context

After the strike-shortened 1995 season, the Atlanta Braves captured their first World Series in Atlanta—winning the best-of-seven 4-2 over the Cleveland Indians, with Tom Glavine’s 1-0 Game 6 earning MVP and Bud Selig presenting the trophy. That championship began a 14-year run of division titles, and the 2026 club, now 45-21, seeks to echo the 1995 triumph.

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Harris II Double

The Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on June 7, 2026.
Michael Harris II delivered a bases-loaded pinch-hit double in the seventh, giving Atlanta a three-run lead.
Spencer Horwitz opened with a leadoff homer, his sixth, extending his on-base streak to 15 games.
Reynaldo López (3-1) earned the win by keeping Pittsburgh scoreless after the seventh.
Didier Fuentes recorded his first save as Pittsburgh managed only 17 hits in 94 at-bats (.181).

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