Braves face Pirates as Skenes takes the mound on July 7
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Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The Atlanta Braves are visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park for a matchup scheduled for 6:40 PM ET on July 7, 2026. Paul Skenes will pitch for the Pirates, bringing a 6-8 record and 3.62 ERA into the game, while Hurston Waldrep makes his first start for the Braves with a 0-0 record and 3.68 ERA. Atlanta enters the game with a 52-37 record, and Pittsburgh sits at 46-45. This series opener marks an essential moment for the Pirates as they aim to set a positive tone against one of MLB's better teams.
- •Braves at 52-37 seek to extend lead in NL standings.
- •Pirates aim to improve 46-45 record with Skenes on the mound.
- •Skenes recently named to the National League All-Star team.
- •First pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM ET at PNC Park.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — How to live stream Braves vs Pirates: MLB, Skenes, TV channel
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