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Pirates Preview: Martín Pérez returns as Bucs Battle Braves

Atlanta Braves v Pittsburgh Pirates PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 26: Martín Pérez #54 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch in the second inning during the game against the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park on May 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) (Justin Berl/Getty Images)
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This article originally appeared on pittsburghbaseballnow.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 on Wednesday afternoon, giving them a series win before an off day on Thursday.

Luis Ortiz threw six brilliant innings in his first start of the season and Andrew McCutchen and Rowdy Tellez each homered.

The Pirates (39-41) will start a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves (44-35) on Friday night at Truist Park.

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