An eighth-inning rally helped the Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates to snap a three-game losing streak. Dansby Swanson homered and Freddie Freeman came through with a clutch double to help spark the comeback. The Braves increased their lead in the NL East to three games over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Here is what Freeman and company had to say about the win.
“It was nice. I only got one tonight, but I got it when I needed to. It was a huge eighth inning for us.”
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) September 2, 2018
— Freddie Freeman reacts to the @Braves tonight.#Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/s5e2cWsSGY
Freddie Freeman
“It was one that really needed.”
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) September 2, 2018
— @Braves manager Brian Snitker discusses the win tonight. The victory moved the team to 75-60 on the season. #Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/CF2UD7WfO6
Brian Snitker
“All the guys came up clutch and it kind of shows the battle this team has. It is fun to watch and fun to be apart of every day.”
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) September 2, 2018
— Kevin Gausman pitched another gem and was happy to see the @Braves get the win. #Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/Vf63tGUqV7
Kevin Gausman
“Whenever you can get a surge or something going the right way, anything is possible.”
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) September 2, 2018
— Dansby Swanson breaks down the eighth inning against the Pirates. #Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/ueVCEErrr8
Dansby Swanson