Braves take on Pirates to begin 9-game homestand

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The Atlanta Braves will play their fourth game in three different cities over a three-day span when they open a nine-game homestand on Friday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Right-hander Charlie Morton (4-4, 4.20 ERA), who is 0-0 with a 6.00 ERA in one career start against Pittsburgh, is scheduled to start the opener for Atlanta.

The Pirates, who bring in a two-game win