Thrilling Victory for the Braves! 
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What a game, Braves fans! The Braves pulled off an exhilarating 2-1 extra innings victory over the Pirates, showcasing grit and determination from start to finish. It was a nail-biter, but the Braves kept their cool to secure the win. Let's dive into the highlights!A Strong Start 
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The game started with a bang as Jarred Kelenic homered to right in the bottom of the 1st inning, giving the Braves an early lead of 1-0. This pumped up the crowd and set the tone for an intense game. Unfortunately, the momentum was briefly halted as Marcell Ozuna grounded into a double play, but the team kept fighting.Solid Defense and Pitching 
Our pitchers and defense were stellar. The Pirates had their opportunities, but every time they got close, our guys stepped up. Travis d'Arnaud and Austin Riley made key plays to hold the Pirates at bay. Fried, who started on the mound, was sharp, and the bullpen—featuring Johnson, Jiménez, Iglesias, and Hernández—was crucial in maintaining the score.Tense Moments 
The Pirates managed to tie the game in the 5th inning with a sacrifice fly, making it 1-1. The tension was palpable through the following innings, with both teams struggling to get the go-ahead run. Our hitters, including Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies, had some tough at-bats but kept battling against a persistent Pirates pitching staff.Extra-Inning Drama 
The game went into extra innings, and the pressure was on. Iglesias and Hernández did an excellent job holding the Pirates at bay, including a crucial strikeout of Ke'Bryan Hayes. In the bottom of the 10th, it was do or die. Luke Williams as the pinch runner immediately made his presence felt, moving to third on a groundout.Walk-Off Glory! 
The hero of the night? Adam Duvall! With Williams on third, Duvall came up to bat and delivered a clutch single to center, allowing Williams to score the winning run, sealing our victory at 2-1! The crowd erupted, and our Braves celebrated a well-earned W.A big shoutout to the entire team for their perseverance and teamwork. Let’s carry this momentum forward. Go Braves!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Braves (June 29th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |