Braves 6, Pirates 3: Dubón Homers Again as Atlanta Wins

The lead

June 6, 2026 - Atlanta - Mauricio Dubón homered for the third straight game, Grant Holmes worked into the sixth for the win, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3, per ESPN's game recap.

Atlanta finished with 12 team FP in AthX Engine scoring and extended a strong homestand against NL Central opponents.

How the game turned

Dubón kept his homer streak alive with another drive over the fence. The Braves built a lead Pittsburgh could not erase despite Oneil Cruz and a productive night from the middle of the order.

Holmes (7-2) allowed three runs on eight hits over five-plus innings. Pittsburgh scored three times but never tied the game after Atlanta pulled ahead in the middle innings.

Pitching and matchup notes

Holmes struck out six and walked two. Bubba Chandler (2-7) took the loss after allowing multiple runs in a shorter outing.

For Atlanta, Dubón's power surge gave the lineup a different look from the usual Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies combination, though both contributed to the win.

Bats that changed the board

Dubón's third straight homer was the story within the story. AthX Engine spread value across the Braves lineup in a 6-3 win that never felt in doubt after the middle innings.

AthX Engine fantasy angle

AthX Engine graded Atlanta at 12 team FP with Holmes adding 13 pitching FP. Power streaks from utility bats like Dubón register in daily hitting scoring even when the team total is modest, separate from dynamic pricing.

What comes next

The Braves and Pirates continue the series Sunday at Truist Park, per the MLB schedule.

*Sources: MLB.com schedule, ESPN scoreboard, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*