Braves Beat Pirates 10-5 for Series Win as Olson Hits 25th Homer
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Updated · MLB.com · Jul 9
Braves Beat Pirates 10-5 for Series Win as Olson Hits 25th Homer
3 articles · Updated · MLB.com · Jul 9
Summary
Mike Yastrzemski’s ninth-inning grand slam sealed Atlanta’s 10-5 win at Pittsburgh, giving the Braves just their second series victory since June 7.
Matt Olson started the power surge with his 25th homer of the season—his fifth in seven games—and Jim Jarvis added the first homer of his career in his 21st at-bat.
Bryce Elder still gave up three home runs and four runs in four innings, but called the outing a step up after allowing at least six earned runs in each of his previous three starts.
Four Braves relievers limited the damage from there, with Dylan Dodd, Danny Young and James Karinchak combining to keep Pittsburgh from rallying late.
Atlanta has won four of its past seven after going 14-19 from June 9 to July 2, a stretch when its power output also sagged before this recent rebound.