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The Pittsburgh Pirates (47-46) play on Thursday in Pittsburgh against the Atlanta Braves (53-38). First pitch is at 12:35 p.m. ET.
Braves vs. Pirates: July 9, 2026 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Time: 12:35 p.m. ET
- TV: SportsNet PT and BravesVsn
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PNC Park
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Braves vs. Pirates Starting Pitchers
| Braves: Bryce Elder (RHP) | Pirates: Mitch Keller (RHP) | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | GS | 18 |
| 5-6 | W-L | 6-6 |
| 4.01 | ERA | 5.02 |
| 5.2 | IP/Start | 5.2 |
| 1.226 | WHIP | 1.306 |
| 7.6 | K/9 | 6.6 |
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Braves vs. Pirates Team Stats
- The Braves rank seventh-best in baseball with 117 total home runs.
- The Pirates rank seventh in Major League Baseball with 117 home runs.
- Atlanta ranks ninth in MLB with a .248 batting average.
- Pittsburgh ranks second in MLB with a .262 team batting average.
- The Braves have the No. 8 offense in MLB action scoring 4.9 runs per game (444 total runs).
- The Pirates are among the highest scoring teams in the majors, ranking third with 487 total runs this season.
Hitters To Watch In Braves vs. Pirates
Braves
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | 91 | .270 | .339 | .539 | 24 | 57 | 96 |
| Ozzie Albies | 91 | .273 | .321 | .446 | 14 | 50 | 96 |
| Michael Harris II | 85 | .307 | .338 | .509 | 16 | 53 | 97 |
| Mauricio Dubon | 87 | .271 | .327 | .425 | 9 | 49 | 88 |
| Drake Baldwin | 68 | .253 | .339 | .445 | 15 | 44 | 67 |
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Pirates
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | 93 | .281 | .395 | .470 | 13 | 56 | 95 |
| Brandon Lowe | 86 | .247 | .319 | .497 | 21 | 64 | 84 |
| Ryan O'Hearn | 78 | .293 | .350 | .497 | 16 | 61 | 86 |
| Nick Gonzales | 87 | .311 | .368 | .394 | 4 | 41 | 101 |
| Jake Mangum | 66 | .300 | .352 | .355 | 1 | 15 | 65 |
A Look Ahead...
Upcoming Braves Games
- July 9: at Pirates, 12:35 p.m. ET
- July 10: at Cardinals, 8:15 p.m. ET
- July 11: at Cardinals, 7:15 p.m. ET
- July 12: at Cardinals, 2:15 p.m. ET
- July 17: vs. Rangers, 7:15 p.m. ET
- July 18: vs. Rangers, 4:10 p.m. ET
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Upcoming Pirates Games
- July 9: vs. Braves, 12:35 p.m. ET
- July 10: vs. Brewers, 6:40 p.m. ET
- July 11: vs. Brewers, 4:05 p.m. ET
- July 12: vs. Brewers, 12:15 p.m. ET
- July 17: at Guardians, 7:10 p.m. ET
- July 18: at Guardians, 4:10 p.m. ET