Michael Harris II's three-run double rallies Braves to series sweep over Pirates
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Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Michael Harris II hit a pivotal three-run double in the seventh inning, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 7. The Braves completed a three-game sweep with this win, improving their record to 45-21. Reynaldo López secured the win in relief after a scoreless seventh, while Didier Fuentes earned his first career save by stranding two runners in the ninth. Pittsburgh's Spencer Horwitz opened the game with a home run, but the Braves' late surge culminated in Harris's timely hit as they rallied from a 2-0 deficit. The Pirates will host the Los Angeles Dodgers next, while the Braves are set to face the Chicago White Sox.
- •Braves improve to 45-21 with the win
- •Harris's double came with bases loaded and one out
- •Reynaldo López picked up the win in relief
- •Didier Fuentes earned his first career save
- •Pirates will host Dodgers next on Tuesday
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves News: Sweep of Pirates, Michael Harris II Heroics, More
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Pinch-hitter Michael Harris II delivers 3-run double to rally Braves past Pirates 3-2 for sweep
"Michael Harris II hit a three-run double in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep Sunday. Reynaldo López (3-1) earned the win with a scoreless seventh, and Tyler Kinley ended a bases-loaded threat in the eighth when he got Ryan O’Hearn to ground out to first base. Braves rookie Didier Fuentes stranded two runners in the ninth for his first career save.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 12:17 PMAtlanta Braves News: Sweep of Pirates, Michael Harris II Heroics, More
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- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 8:42 PMPinch-hitter Michael Harris II delivers 3-run double to rally Braves past Pirates 3-2 for sweep
Michael Harris II hit a three-run double in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep Sunday. Reynaldo López (3-1) earned the win with a scoreless seventh, and Tyler Kinley ended a bases-loaded threat in the eighth when he got Ryan O’Hearn to ground out to first base. Braves rookie Didier Fuentes stranded two runners in the ninth for his first career save.
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