The Atlanta Braves will wrap up their three-game road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday afternoon as they continue their push through the National League standings before the All-Star break.
Atlanta enters the series finale with a 53-38 overall record and has been one of the National League’s better road teams this season, posting a 26-20 mark away from Truist Park. The Pirates come into Thursday’s contest at 47-46 overall and are 24-23 at PNC Park.
The finale gives the Braves an opportunity to close out the series with momentum before moving on to their next opponent. With every game carrying added importance in the playoff race, Atlanta will be looking for another strong performance on both sides of the ball as it continues its road trip.
Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will be looking to defend its home field and avoid dropping the series, making Thursday’s matinee an important contest for both clubs.
First pitch is scheduled for 12:35 p.m. Airtime on WFLI The Big One 96.1, 100.3 FM and 1070 AM begins at 11:20 a.m. with pregame coverage, followed by every pitch of Braves baseball live from PNC Park.