Pirates lose to Braves 3-2 after late error by Bubba Chandler

The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on June 7, marking their third consecutive loss. The Pirates initially took a 2-0 lead after Spencer Horwitz hit a leadoff home run and a run-scoring groundout. However, a throwing error by Tyler Callihan allowed Atlanta to come back, culminating in a bases-clearing double from Michael Harris II in the seventh inning. Bubba Chandler pitched 5.1 innings before the two runs crossed the plate. The Pirates struggled with runners in scoring position, going 2-for-11. They will host the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 9, with Paul Skenes scheduled to pitch.

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