ATLANTA (AP) — Dansby Swanson blooped a three-run single and Ozzie Albies added a grand slam in an eight-run seventh inning to help Red-hot Braves Atlanta defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4, extending their winning streak to 10 games.
Ronald Acuña Jr. and Austin Riley also homered for the Braves, on their longest winning streak since 14 in a row from July 26 to Aug. 9, 2013.
Trailing 4-2, the Braves batted around in the seventh against Duane Underwood Jr. (0-2) and Chris Stratton. Albies’ fifth career slam put the Braves ahead 10-4.
Jesse Chavez (1-1) allowed one hit in two scoreless innings.
The Pirates have struck out at least 10 times in five straight games and lost their season-worst fifth straight.
ATHLETICS 10, GUARDIANS 5