Atlanta Braves undone by Mercer's walk-off hit in 10th inning, fall to Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2

Atlanta loses fourth straight game of road trip

Pittsburgh Pirates' Starling Marte beats the ball to first base as Atlanta Braves third baseman Chris Johnson waits for the throw during the fifth inning of Friday's game in Pittsburgh. Marte was called out by umpire John Turmpane, left, but the call was overturned upon review. - photo by Gene J. Puskar

0627Braves — Pittsburgh Pirates' Starling Marte beats the ball to first base as Atlanta Braves third baseman Chris Johnson waits for the throw during the fifth inning of Friday's game in Pittsburgh. Marte was called out by umpire John Turmpane, left, but the call was overturned upon review. - photo by Gene J. Puskar

PITTSBURGH — Jason Grilli revived his flagging career during his three years in Pittsburgh, becoming an All-Star closer in 2013 while helping lead the Pirates back to the playoffs for the first time in two decades. The energetic Grilli was a dynamic presence in the clubhouse and on the hill, where his fastball could be electrifying. The Pirates relied on it two years ago.

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