Pirates homer twice in 5th to avoid sweep and beat the Braves

Spencer Schwellenbach (Getty) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 30: Spencer Schwellenbach #56 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 30, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Oneil Cruz and Rowdy Tellez each homered in the 5th inning as the Pirates beat the Braves 4-2 Sunday in Atlanta.

Braves’ rookie Spencer Schwellenbach allowed the four runs in five innings of work as he falls to 1-4 on the season.

The Braves are now 46-36, eight games back of the Phillies in the NL East.

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