Bubba Chandler Crowned Homecoming King in Pirates’ Win Over Braves
Bubba Chandler was lights out in front of his hometown for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night at Truist Park.
How We Got There
Marcell Ozuna gave the Braves (75-86) an early lead with an RBI single to right off Chandler (4-1)in the second, but it was the only run the rookie right-hander allowed.
Henry Davis answered in the top of the third by belting a 425-foot solo home run to left-center field, his seventh of the season.
The Pirates (71-90) scored twice in the sixth inning to take a 3-1 lead. Nick Gonzales hit an RBI double the other way and scored on a Jack Suwinski single
Key Moment
Nick Gonzales’ RBI double with one out in the sixth served as the game-winning hit.
Player of the Game
Bubba Chandler, who was born in Lawrenceville, Ga., has a 1.08 ERA over his last three starts after allowing one run in 5.2 innings against the Braves.
Stat to Know
The Pirates improved to 4-1 against the Braves this season and secured their first season series win against Atlanta since 2017. Saturday’s win also marked the first time the Pirates won a series in Atlanta since 2015.
Notable Performances
- Bubba Chandler: 5.2 innings, four hits, one run, no walks, six strikeouts, 86 pitches/50 strikes
- Henry Davis: 1 for 4, one home run, one RBI, one run
- Jack Suwinski: 2 for 3, one RBI, one steal, one HBP
- Spencer Horwitz: 2 for 4, one walk, one run
- Jared Triolo: 2 for 5, one steal
Noteworthy
- Spencer Horwitz played second base for the first time this season. Horwitz extended his hitting streak to five games and has multiple hits in three of his last four.
- Pirates pitching retired 14 batters in a row until Ronald Acuña Jr. reached on an infield single with one out int the ninth.
Up Next
The Pirates will conclude their 2025 season on Sunday afternoon and will have RHP Johan Oviedo (2-0, 3.57 ERA) on the mound. Former Pirate RHP Charlie Morton (9-11,5.89 ERA) will open for the Braves in what could be the last appearance of his career. First pitch: 3:15 p.m. ET.
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