Ivan Nova pitched into the ninth inning, Adam Frazier hit a three-run homer, and the Pittsburgh Pirates pounded the Atlanta Braves 9-4 on Thursday.
Francisco Cervelli tied his career high with four hits, driving in a pair of runs. Jordy Mercer also had two RBI.
Tonight, Chad Kuhl starts the opener of a weekend series against the Mets, who lost to the Padres 4-3 on Thursday. Jacob DeGrom will take the mound for the Mets. He’s 3-1 with a 3.56 ERA You can hear on the game on 1490 WESB starting at 6:40 p.m.
Elsewhere, the Phillies beat the Rockies 2-1, and the Yankees/Royals and Reds/Indians games were postponed because of rain.