The Atlanta Braves seem to be in taking-care-of-business mode with the Pittsburgh Pirates in town.
The Braves (92-48) opened a three-game series against the Pirates with an 8-2 win Friday, flexing their considerable muscle on offense while benefiting from strong pitching.
The series will continue in Atlanta on Saturday night.
On Friday, Atlanta seized a 4-0 lead without an extra-base hit before turning it on with two homers in the fourth inning.
"I'm really happy with our effort the entire season, our focus during the at-bats," Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr.