Coming into this Pittsburgh series, it was understandable if you licked your metaphorical chops at the prospect of the magnificent one-two punch of Max Fried and Spencer Strider facing a now-moribund Pirates lineup. Unfortunately, the taste of said chops became quite bitter as the games played out — Strider pitched poorly but was destroyed by his defense; Fried pitched well but was doomed by a few infield bouncers and only lasted four innings. The Braves won the Fried game, as well as a game where Yonny Chirinos was left out way too long and was legitimately blasted both before and after his in-game expiration date, but they’ll end this four-game set with a matinee matchup where they send Bryce Elder to the hill.
Elder seeks reprieve, Braves will try not to Falter in Pittsburgh finale
