Teheran terrific as Braves sweep Bucs

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Ronald Acuna Jr. started the game with a bang, ripping his 6th leadoff homer of the season off Trevor Williams. But Williams settled down for a pitching duel with Julio Teheran. The Braves' starter turned in seven one-run innings to notch his ninth win. Atlanta took advantage of Pirates reliever Kyle Crick, who loaded the bases with no outs. Freddie Freeman lofted a sac fly to bring home the go-ahead run. Jonny Venters closed things out for his second save of 2018 -- his first in a Braves uniform since '11.

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