Field Level Media
The Atlanta Braves, winners of seven straight, will send ace Max Fried to the mound when they open a four-game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.
The Braves extended their winning streak with a 13-2 win over the Oakland A's on Wednesday, giving them a sweep of the two-game series. Pittsburgh lost 3-1 to Detroit as the Tigers completed a two-game sweep, but the Pirates have won six of their past 10.
Atlanta's winning streak is the team's longest since a nine-game streak from Aug. 13-22, 2021. The Braves have outscored the opposition 52-20 and hit 14 home runs during the current surge.