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Pittsburgh Pirates' Alexander Canario celebrates as he rounds third after hitting a solo home run off Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryce Elder during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
(ASSOCIATED PRESS)
WILL GRAVES
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bailey Falter allowed just two hits over six innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates made manager Don Kelly a winner in his debut, holding off the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Friday night.
Kelly, a Pittsburgh-area native promoted from bench coach to manager on Thursday after the club fired Derek Shelton, received a warm ovation when introduced before the game, then sat back and watched the Pirates put together a crisp nine innings of work that's been elusive during their miserable start.