What Happened
The Atlanta Braves secured a series victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates following a late grand slam that sealed the win. The Pirates' starting pitcher, Mitch Keller, was removed from the game after six innings of perfect pitching, a decision that drew reflection from the player.
Another Pirates pitcher, Jared Jones, also achieved six perfect innings before his removal from the game. However, the outcome was ultimately decided by a late grand slam, which gave the Braves the lead and the win.
Joey Bart hit a grand slam late in the game, which proved to be the decisive blow against the Pirates. This offensive surge by the Braves secured them the series win on the road in Pittsburgh.
Key Facts
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The Atlanta Braves won a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Joey Bart hit a grand slam late in the game.
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Mitch Keller, a Pirates pitcher, was removed after six innings with a perfect game bid intact.
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Jared Jones, another Pirates pitcher, also pitched six perfect innings before being pulled.
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The series was won by the Braves in Pittsburgh.