Bart’s Clutch Homer Ends Pirates Streak | Albany Georgia News

Albany Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Joey Bart delivered a clutch two-run homer in the eighth inning to break a scoreless tie and seal a 3-0 win for the Atlanta Braves over the Pittsburgh Pirates — a dramatic homecoming moment for the former Pirate who was traded just last month and played college ball at Georgia Tech. The Pirates’ Jared Jones dazzled with six perfect innings, nearly throwing a combined no-hitter, but the Braves’ offense finally broke through with Bart’s game-winner. Pittsburgh’s offense struggled, managing just four hits, while Atlanta’s bullpen shut them down to complete the shutout, snapping Atlanta’s…