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Braves secure 6-3 victory over Pirates, Dubón homers for third straight game

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Braves secure 6-3 victory over Pirates, Dubón homers for third straight game
Summary

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Friday night. Mauricio Dubón hit a two-run homer in the third inning and finished with three RBIs. Ronald Acuña Jr. contributed two hits and an RBI, while Matt Olson added two hits as well. Martín Pérez earned the win, pitching five innings and allowing three runs, with Raisel Iglesias securing his 12th save. The Braves have won nine of their last ten home series openers. The series continues with Spencer Strider set to start for Atlanta on Saturday.

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  • •Braves improve to nine wins in last ten home series openers.
  • •Dubón records third consecutive game with a home run.
  • •Acuña Jr. and Olson each contribute two hits.
  • •Pérez earns the win after five innings of work.
  • •Iglesias reduces his ERA to 0.92 with ninth-inning save.
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  • 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Mauricio Dubón homers again, Braves beat the Pirates 6-3
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Mauricio Dubón homered for the third straight game and the Atlanta Braves opened another home series with a victory, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Friday night. Dubón was 2 for 4 with three RBIs and two runs. Ronald Acuña Jr. was 2 for 4 with a walk and an RBI and Matt Olson had two hits and a run.

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