Mitch Keller struggles as Braves rally to seize lead against Pirates
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Mitch Keller struggled on the mound as the Pittsburgh Pirates faced the Atlanta Braves on June 5. After taking an early 3-1 lead, Keller allowed six runs across 4.2 innings, leading to a 6-3 loss for Pittsburgh. The Braves capitalized on walks by Keller, with crucial hits coming from Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mauricio Dubón. The Pirates must regroup for the second game of the series on June 6, sending Braxton Ashcraft to the mound against Spencer Strider.
- •Pittsburgh led 3-1 before Atlanta's comeback.
- •Keller gave up six runs and walked multiple batters.
- •Dubón drove in three runs for the Braves.
- •The Pirates will play again on June 6.
- •Braxton Ashcraft is scheduled to start for Pittsburgh.
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Mitch Keller knocked around despite early lead; braves shut down Pirates’ bats
"The Pirates spotted Mitch Keller an early 3-1 lead in Atlanta on Friday, but the struggling right-hander got knocked around.
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