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Game Wrap - Pittsburgh 6-1 Victors Over Braves

Pittsburgh got a 6-1 victory over Atlanta on Thursday, with Chris Archer earning the victory and helping Pirates moneyline bettors cash out.

Pittsburgh won as a +102 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Pittsburgh got 1.2 innings from Francisco Liriano, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 1. Chris Archer earned the victory, while the Pirates got 2 RBIs from Josh Bell in the win.

Atlanta's starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz worked 6 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Brian McCann in a losing cause.

The battle of the bats favored Pittsburgh as they had 10 hits, while Atlanta only had 7.

The game was closed out by Felipe Vazquez who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 2 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.

Pittsburgh looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Milwaukee. Atlanta will aim to get back on the winning track at Miami.