"The season is finally over and it's an ending that nobody could've realistically expected heading into this season back in late-March. Instead of using this season-ending series against the Pirates as a way to either get right for the Postseason (or even fight their way into the Postseason), this is a situation where the Braves are simply playing out the string on their way to what should be a very intriguing offseason after an incredibly disappointing season."
"Pittsburgh had control of this game for the most part, as they nearly bookended this one with four-run innings - they put up four in the second and then added four more in the ninth in order to make sure that this one went from being fairly competitive to being a runaway win for the Buccos. Joey Wentz and Pierce Johnson gave up eight of the nine runs Pittsburgh scored (with the two of them splitting four runs each)"
Atlanta closed the season with a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, capping an unexpectedly disappointing campaign. Pittsburgh seized control with four-run innings in the second and ninth, turning a competitive game into a decisive win. Relievers Joey Wentz and Pierce Johnson surrendered eight of Pittsburgh's nine runs between them. Joel Payamps and others ceded additional damage late. Ronald Acuña Jr. recorded three hits, and Michael Harris II reached the 20-20 milestone for the first time in his career. The Braves now head into a consequential offseason after an up-and-down, mostly down, season.
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