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Adams hits 2-run HR to power Braves past Pirates, 5-2

ATLANTA — Matt Adams' first homer with the Braves landed near the right-field restaurant that had been the landing spot for a few of Freddie Freeman's homers this season.

Adams was quick to say he's not staking any claim to Freeman's territory — in the stands or on the field.

The newcomer hit a two-run homer in his second start since being traded to Atlanta, Ender Inciarte had a career-high five hits and the Braves beat Gerrit Cole and the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Monday night.

"I think that's Freddie's spot," Adams said of his homer.