Atlanta erased a two-run deficit with one swing in the seventh inning, defeating Pittsburgh 3-2 at Truist Park. The Braves trailed 2-0 through six innings before Michael Harris doubled home three runs to complete the comeback victory.
Harris went 1-for-1 with three RBI, delivering the decisive blow that scored Mateo, Smith and Yastrzemski. The outfielder is batting .306 with 13 home runs and 40 RBI this season.
Pittsburgh built their lead on Spencer Horwitz's solo home run in the first inning and a sacrifice groundout by Nick Gonzales in the third that scored Triolo. Horwitz finished 2-for-3 with a walk, extending his strong season that includes eight home runs and a .286 average.
Bubba Chandler took the loss despite allowing just one hit through 5.1 innings. The right-hander struck out seven but was charged with three runs, two earned, falling to 2-7 with a 4.91 ERA. Bryce Elder matched Chandler with six solid innings, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out four.
Reynaldo Lopez earned the win with 1.1 scoreless innings of relief, reaching 50 career wins in the process. Didier Fuentes recorded his first save of the season with a perfect ninth inning. Atlanta extended their winning streak to two games and improved to 44-21, maintaining first place in their division. Pittsburgh dropped to 34-31 with their second straight loss.