Photos: Braves win again, streak extended to nine

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Photos: Braves win again, streak extended to nine

The Braves defeated the Pirates 4-2 Friday June 10, 2022 at Truist Park, their ninth straight victory.

Starting pitcher Spencer Strider leaves the mound after the top of the sixth inning Friday in the Braves' home game against the Pirates. (Jason Getz/Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Spencer Strider pitched 5 2/3 innings, striking out eight and not allowing an earned run, in the Braves' 4-2 victory. (Jason Getz/Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Braves starter Spencer Strider delivers a pitch in the third inning of Friday's game against the Pirates at Truist Park. (Jason Getz/Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider delivers against a Pittsburgh Pirates batter during the third inning at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves right fielder Michael Harris II hits a single during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves right fielder Michael Harris II hits a single during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna (13) steps on first base ahead of the catch by Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Michael Chavis for a single by Acuna during the third inning at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson hits a two-run home run during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson steps on third base after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jackson Stephens delivers during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves right fielder Michael Harris reacts after hitting a double during the sixth inning next to Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Tucupita Marcano (30) at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves right fielder Michael Harris runs after hitting a double during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves right fielder Michael Harris hits a double during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Dylan Lee delivers during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper waves the Braves flag after the Braves won 4-2 against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) and second baseman Ozzie Albies, facing, celebrate their 4-2 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) celebrates the final out with catcher Travis d'Arnaud during the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Braves won 4-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen delivers to a Pittsburgh Pirates batter during the ninth inning at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Braves won 4-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen delivers to a Pittsburgh Pirates batter during the ninth inning at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Braves won 4-2. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna is unable to make a catch on a hit by Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Tucupita Marcano (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

061022 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen walks to the mound before he pitches during the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Starting pitcher Spencer Strider leaves the mound after the top of the sixth inning Friday in the Braves' home game against the Pirates. (Jason Getz/Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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