Pirates tie game but fall to Braves 6-3 on June 6

The Pittsburgh Pirates battled back from an early three-run deficit to tie the game but ultimately lost 6-3 to the Atlanta Braves on June 6. After tying the score in the fifth inning, the Braves responded with a three-run rally that sealed the outcome. Braxton Ashcraft struggled on the mound for Pittsburgh, giving up six runs in total, while Ozzie Albies contributed two RBIs despite not recording a hit. The Pirates will look to avoid a sweep as they prepare to face the Braves again, sending Bubba Chandler to the mound.

• 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates show fight early but go out with whimper in rough start for Ashcraft