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Bailey Falter passes big test against tough Braves’ lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates v Baltimore Orioles SARASOTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 29: Bailey Falter #26 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the second inning during a spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium on February 29, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on pittsburghbaseballnow.com.

If you questioned whether Bailey Falter’s start to the season would last or not, maybe his performance on Friday night at PNC Park steered you towards yes.

Falter entered Friday’s game against the Atlanta Braves coming off the best start of his career. Last weekend, Falter blanked the Cubs across a career-high 7.2 innings at Wrigley Field.

It was more of the same for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ left-hander against a powerful Braves’ lineup.

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