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Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates Recap - Pirates Over Braves 4-1

Atlanta dropped a 4-1 decision at PNC Park on Saturday as Pittsburgh legged out a win behind winning pitcher Mitch Keller.

Bettors who backed the Pirates were rewarded as +125 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.

Pittsburgh got 6.2 innings from Mitch Keller, who gave up 1 earned runs on 6 hits, while striking out 4. Mitch Keller earned the victory, while the Pirates got 1 RBIs from Edward Olivares in the win.

Atlanta's starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez worked 4.2 innings, giving up 5 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Ozzie Albies in a losing cause.

Atlanta enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-7 advantage in hits.

The game was closed out by David Bednar who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.