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Pittsburgh Pirates 1, Atlanta Braves 8: final score and stats

Atlanta Braves beat Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 to Atlanta Braves 8, on Friday, March 20, 2026 at CoolToday Park, North Port, Florida. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLBFriday, March 20, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates16-111

Final

Atlanta Braves18-6-28

DateMar 20, 2026

Start time6:05 PM ET

VenueCoolToday Park, North Port, Florida

TVBravesVision

Attendance7,042

Line score

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R
Pittsburgh Pirates	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
Atlanta Braves	0	1	0	0	3	1	3	0	-	8

Top performers

Pittsburgh Pirates

Batting AverageShawn Ross · 1-1

Home RunsMarcell Ozuna · 0-3, 2 K

Runs Batted InNick Yorke · 0-2, RBI

MLB RatingJared Triolo · 1-3, 3B, R, K

Atlanta Braves

Batting AverageJorge Mateo · 1-3, RBI, R, BB, SB

Home RunsAustin Riley · 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R

Runs Batted InLuis Guanipa · 2-2, 3 RBI

MLB RatingAustin Riley · 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R

Team comparison

Pittsburgh PiratesAtlanta Braves

Runs per game

-

3.1

Runs allowed per game

-

3.3

16-11Record18-6-2

3rd in NL CentStanding1st in NL East

0-0Road record / home record2-3

Last 5LLWLW

-StreakL2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Endy Rodriguez C · Hip - Surgery

Out

Atlanta Braves

Spencer Strider SP · Elbow - Inflammation

Out

Joey Wentz RP · Knee - Surgery

Out

Spencer Schwellenbach SP · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Mitchell Parker RP · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Jurickson Profar LF · Suspension - Not Specified

suspension

Box score

Pittsburgh Pirates

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Oneil Cruz	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	.400	.480	.600
Alika Williams	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.241	.333	.379
Ryan O'Hearn	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.294	.419	.529
Billy Cook	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.257	.381	.514
Marcell Ozuna	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	.263	.300	.395
Gabriel Rodriguez	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	.000	.000
Nick Gonzales	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	.357	.379	.393
Shawn Ross	1-1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.500	.467	.929
Jared Triolo	1-3	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	.270	.341	.378
Carlos Caro	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.500	.500	.500
Nick Yorke	0-2	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	.250	.306	.364
Carl Calixte	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Team	4-29	29	1	4	1	0	2	12	0

Pittsburgh Pirates

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Yohan Ramirez	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	11---	3.24	11
Justin Lawrence	0.2	0	1	1	2	0	0	27---	3.38	27
Jacob Shirk	0.1	1	0	0	0	0	0	6---	0.00	6
Nicholas Dombkowski	4.0	4	4	4	4	3	1	75---	7.50	75
Brandon Neeck	1.0	5	3	3	0	2	0	28---	5.40	28
Jarod Bayless	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	13---	11.57	13
Team	8.0	11	8	8	6	8	1	160-0		160

Atlanta Braves

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Ronald Acuna Jr.	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	.250	.438	.500
Luis Guanipa	2-2	2	0	2	3	0	0	0	0	.375	.444	.375
Drake Baldwin	1-3	3	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	.306	.359	.639
Mac Guscette	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.500	.500	.500
Matt Olson	1-3	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	.268	.318	.610
Jordan Groshans	1-2	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	.286	.375	.286
Austin Riley	1-3	3	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	.353	.452	.735
Cal Conley	1-2	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	.385	.385	.692
Dominic Smith	0-2	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	.242	.342	.364
Keshawn Ogans	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.250	.400	.250
Ozzie Albies	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	.208	.240	.333
Colby Jones	1-2	2	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	.167	.167	.167
Team	11-35	35	8	11	8	1	6	8	0

Atlanta Braves

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Jose Suarez	5.1	2	1	1	2	6	0	75---	3.38	75
Joel Payamps	1.2	0	0	0	0	2	0	20---	0.00	20
Raisel Iglesias	1.0	1	0	0	0	2	0	16---	3.86	16
Robert Suarez	1.0	1	0	0	0	2	0	19---	1.80	19
Team	9.0	4	1	1	2	12	0	130-0		130

Recent form

Atlanta BravesLLWLW

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Oct 3, 2026 · at Los Angeles DodgersL 3-5

Oct 1, 2026 · vs Philadelphia PhilliesW 6-2

Season series

ATL leads series 2-1

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Mar 20, 2026PIT 1, ATL 8

Mar 12, 2026ATL 2, PIT 5

Feb 25, 2026PIT 1, ATL 3

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves?

Atlanta Braves won, 8-1, on Friday, March 20, 2026.

What was the final score of Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves?

Pittsburgh Pirates 1, Atlanta Braves 8.

Who were the top performers?

Pittsburgh Pirates: Shawn Ross (1-1 batting average). Atlanta Braves: Jorge Mateo (1-3, RBI, R, BB, SB batting average).

Where is Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves played?

CoolToday Park, North Port, Florida.

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