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PITTSBURGH — Nick Gonzales drove in a career-high four runs and Bailey Falter carried a shutout into the eighth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves 11-5. Falter (3-2) had a 20-inning scoreless streak over three starts halted in the eighth when Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a three-run home, helping the Braves avoid their first shutout of the season. The 24-year-old left-hander allowed six hits, striking out four and walking one in his first victory since April 23. Edward Olivares had three of the Pirates' 14 hits and Andrew McCutchen, Connor Joe and Gonzales had two apiece. Ray Kerr (1-1) was tagged for five runs and seven hits in four innings in his first major league start following 33 career relief appearances.
