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Braves look to sweep Pirates as Mateo starts at shortstop

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Braves look to sweep Pirates as Mateo starts at shortstop

Summary

The Atlanta Braves face the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 7, 2026, aiming for a series sweep. Jorge Mateo starts at shortstop, while Mauricio Dubón remains in center field as the Braves look to continue their strong season. Despite Michael Harris II resting due to back tightness, the Braves have won 18 of their last 21 series. The Pirates will use an opener today, with Mason Montgomery starting and Bubba Chandler expected to follow in a bulk relief role. A lineup update for Pittsburgh is still awaited.

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•Braves aim for series sweep against Pirates on June 7, 2026.
•Jorge Mateo starts at shortstop; Michael Harris II is resting.
•Braves have won 18 of their last 21 series.
•Mason Montgomery starts for the Pirates with Bubba Chandler following.
•Pittsburgh's lineup has not yet been announced.

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3:58 PMYahoo Sports — Jorge Mateo starts at SS and Mauricio Dubón remains in CF as Braves seek series sweep of Pittsburgh

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Sunday series sweep or same old story? To be clear, winning 18 out of 21 series this season is absolutely remarkable. Historical feats left and right for a team that isn’t fully healthy or all-the-way clicking yet. We love it! For only two of those series wins being sweeps is just interesting. Our poor brooms, […]
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Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 3:58 PM
Jorge Mateo starts at SS and Mauricio Dubón remains in CF as Braves seek series sweep of Pittsburgh
Sunday series sweep or same old story? To be clear, winning 18 out of 21 series this season is absolutely remarkable. Historical feats left and right for a team that isn’t fully healthy or all-the-way clicking yet. We love it! For only two of those series wins being sweeps is just interesting. Our poor brooms, […]

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