Pirates @ Braves · Feb 25, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Wed, Feb 25, 2026

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3 Atlanta Braves Braves

Away starter

Paul Skenes

Home starter

Bryce Elder

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Game StoriesRiding the Ryan Express? Texan Elder finding extra velo after studying HOFer4 clips

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Riding the Ryan Express? Texan Elder finding extra velo after studying HOFer

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Bryce Elder pitched at least six innings in six of his final seven regular-season starts in 2025. The six hardest-thrown average four-seam outings of his career all occurred within this same span. Velocity might not be everything. But the late-season increase combined with the accompanying success

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Austin Riley's two-run homer00:00:30

Austin Riley hits a two-run homer to center field for his first home run of the spring, giving the Braves a 3-1 lead in the 3rd

Paul Skenes fans four in Spring Training debut00:00:48

Paul Skenes strikes out four batters in his Spring Training debut against the Braves

Bryce Elder fans three in spring debut00:00:39

Bryce Elder strikes out three Pirates in his Spring Training debut

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Pirates @ Braves · 1–3

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