Teheran terrific as Braves sweep Bucs

Acuna Jr.'s 6th leadoff homer PITTSBURGH -- Julio Teheran added to his mastery of the Pirates, and Ronald Acuna Jr. provided yet another immediate spark as the Braves completed a three-game sweep with Wednesday night's 2-1 win over the Pirates at PNC Park.

After Teheran and Trevor Williams completed their stellar starts, the Braves took advantage of Kyle Crick, who surrendered Dansby Swanson's leadoff single in the eighth inning and then issued consecutive walks within a 10-pitch span. Freddie Freeman then cracked a go-ahead sacrifice fly to left field.

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