Braves pursue series sweep against Pirates with Elder starting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Atlanta Braves face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the series finale on June 7 at Truist Park. After winning the first two games 6-3, Atlanta aims for a 5-2 record in June. Bryce Elder, who has a 2.63 ERA, is scheduled to start for the Braves. The Pirates counter with Bubba Chandler, who holds a 4.89 ERA. Chandler previously achieved a strong performance against the Braves in his only start against them.
- •Braves seek a series sweep after consecutive 6-3 victories.
- •Bryce Elder starts for Atlanta with a 2.63 ERA.
- •Bubba Chandler pitches for Pittsburgh with a 4.89 ERA.
- •First pitch set for 1:35 PM ET today at Truist Park.
- •Braves aim to improve to 5-2 for June.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Braves on broom watch as Bryce Elder looks to best Bubba Chandler’s Buccos in Sunday series finale
"Mauricio Dubón’s Braves will be looking to end the homestand and first week of June with a 5-2 record with a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon. After two consecutive games with a final score of 6-3, Atlanta has a chance to beat the “series win hangover / complacent in game 3” allegations. C’mon, […]
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