two-run homer<\/a> and Spencer Strider\u2019s five innings of three-earned-run ball. Pittsburgh third baseman Tyler Callihan, making his first start of the season, had a run-scoring double, a walk and a stolen base in that game.<\/p>\nPirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz led off the game with a home run, his sixth in nine career games at Truist Park. He also had an infield single and extended his on-base streak to 15 games.<\/p>\n
Pittsburgh’s Mason Montgomery served as an opener for the fourth time this season after pitching an inning in relief Saturday night. Montgomery stranded two in a scoreless first and has not given up a run as an opener this season.<\/p>\n
Bubba Chandler (2-7) came on as a bulk reliever and cruised until the seventh, when an error by third baseman Tyler Callihan and two walks loaded the bases. He was pulled before Harris doubled off Sisk.<\/p>\n
Braves starter Bryce Elder gave up two hits and two runs in six innings, his 10th quality start in 14 outings this season. He struck out four and walked two.<\/p>\n
Up next<\/p>\n
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