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Braves overcome Pirates 6-3 with help from Dominic Smith's homer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 2:59 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Braves overcome Pirates 6-3 with help from Dominic Smith's homer

Summary

The Atlanta Braves secured a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday at home, marking their 18th series win in 21 tries this season. After establishing an early 3-0 lead, the Braves saw the Pirates knot the score in the fifth inning due to Brandon Lowe's sacrifice fly. Atlanta responded decisively with three runs in the bottom of the fifth, highlighted by Dominic Smith's two-run homer. Spencer Strider pitched five innings, allowing three runs, while Raisel Iglesias earned his 13th save. The Braves improved their league-best record to 44-21, further solidifying their position in the standings.

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By the Numbers

•Braves scored three runs in the fifth inning
•Dominic Smith hit a two-run homer
•Spencer Strider allowed three runs in five innings
•Raisel Iglesias secured his 13th save
•Braves improved to 44-21, leading MLB

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2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Braves beat Pirates 6-3 behind Dominic Smith’s 2-run homer

What they're saying

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Dominic Smith hit a two-run homer, Spencer Strider allowed three runs in five innings and the Atlanta Braves recovered after losing an early three-run lead to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Saturday and clinch another series win. Atlanta led 3-0 after three innings. The Pirates pulled even in the fifth on Brandon Lowe’s sacrifice fly off Strider (4-1).
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