Pirates finish road trip with sweep by Braves, first losing stretch

The Pittsburgh Pirates were swept by the Atlanta Braves over the weekend, concluding their first losing road trip of the season with a 2-4 record. After losing the first two games 6-3 each, the Pirates held a 2-0 lead in the finale but lost 3-2 after conceding three runs in the seventh inning. The Braves continued to showcase their league-best record while the Pirates struggled offensively, managing only eight runs across the series. Following this setback, Pittsburgh will return home for a six-game homestand, starting Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

• 12:48 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Swept By Braves On First Losing Road Trip Of Season