Joyce, Niese lead Pirates to 8-5 win over Braves (The Associated Press)

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Matt Joyce made the most of his opportunity filling in for Sterling Narte.

Pitching Details

• Win Jonathon Niese #18, 4-2

• Loss Williams Pérez #57, 1-1

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  Save Mark Melancon #35, SV: 12

Joyce homered among his three hits and drove in three runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.