ATLANTA — Christian Bethancourt lined Vance Worley’s first pitch in the ninth inning over the right-field wall for his first career homer, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. Bethancourt had three hits, including the drive off Worley (2-4). The ball, curving toward the foul pole, cleared the wall beyond the reach of right fielder Gregory Polanco.
Bethancourts first career home run in 9th inning lifts Atlanta Braves past Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-4