Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton works against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 28, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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ATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double in Atlanta's five-run third inning, Charlie Morton gave up only three hits to Pittsburgh, his former home, and the Braves beat the Pirates 6-1 on Friday night.
Austin Riley hit his ninth homer, including six in the last 14 games. The Braves scored six runs in four innings off Martín Pérez (1-4) in the left-hander's return from the injured list.