Acuña Jr. Sparks Early Lead
What a game, Braves fans!
Our team clinched a victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a final score of 4-1. The magic began in the bottom of the first inning when our very own Ronald Acuña Jr. cracked a stunning two-run homer to center field that traveled a jaw-dropping 451 feet. Matt Olson reached home plate thanks to Acuña’s incredible homer, setting the stage for our success. This early lead gave the Braves the momentum they needed. 
Strong Defense Holds the Line
Throughout the second through fifth innings, we witnessed some stellar defense from our Braves. Chris Sale stepped in for Charlie Morton and did an outstanding job, striking out batters left and right. The Pirates barely got a peek at the home plate thanks to our clean handling on the field. Our defensive work made sure those pesky Pirates couldn't catch a break!
️Clinching the Victory
The highlight of the bottom of the 8th came when Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin added to our lead, taking advantage of a Pirates error and driving home the insurance runs we needed. With a comfortable lead of 4-1, Raisel Iglesias came in to deliver the final blows to the Pirates' lineup. He closed it out perfectly and secured a win for the Braves. It was a solid team effort and a thrilling game! Let's keep this momentum going forward!
Go Braves!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Braves (September 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |