Matt Olson homered and later scored the eventual winning run in the top of the 11th on a wild pitch to propel the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

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The Atlanta Braves dropped the series to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 today, as they were unable to turn another late comeback into another late win. Instead, it was Pittsburgh doing the celebrating at the end as they ended up taking the victory in walk-off fashion.

Matt Olson homered in the third inning and scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the 11th inning as the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made it harder for themselves than needed, but came through when it mattered most as they won in walk-off fashion over the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park.

Ronald Acuña Jr. hasn't played in a Major League Baseball game in almost a whole calendar year. The Atlanta Braves rightfielder was lost for the 2024 season on May 26 of last year when he tore his right anterior cruciate ligament against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Atlanta Braves continue to struggle this season and suffered an embarrassing series loss to the Pirates this weekend.

The table was set for the Braves Sunday to reach .500 for the first time this season. They had reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale on the mound. They were facing a Pittsburgh Pirates starter with a hefty ERA.