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Pirates tally 12 runs to hold off Braves

That led the Pirates to summon their top three relievers -- Neftali Feliz, Tony Watson and closer Mark Melancon -- to finish a game they once led 9-0.

In his first inning on the job, Braves interim manager Brian Snitker watched the Pirates pound out seven runs on seven hits off rookie right-hander Aaron Blair. Pittsburgh added two more runs in the second inning, but Atlanta began to climb back in the game. Smith hit the first of his two homers, both two-run shots to right field, in a three-run third inning.