Starter Steven Brault and the Pittsburgh staff came within one out of pitching a no-hitter. Phillip Ervin broke up the bid with a two-out single off Nick Mears in the ninth inning as the Pirates downed the Braves 10-1 on Tuesday.
Ke’Bryan Hayes went 2 for 2, including his fourth double. He’s gotten an extra-base hit in all five of his games. Adam Frazier went 3 for 3 and Jacob Stallings hit a two-run double.
Atlanta newcomer Drew Smyly surrendered five runs on eight hits and a walk in two innings.
INDIANS 9
RANGERS 2
Texas slugger Joey Gallo hit his fifth home run in six spring games, connecting off Aaron Civale.