Bubba Chandler impresses, as Pirates secure season series over Braves

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Pittsburgh rookie Bubba Chandler recorded another strong start, and Henry Davis hit a home run to help the visiting Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Saturday in the second game of their three-game series.

Pittsburgh (71-90) has won six of its last seven games and has won four of five games against Atlanta (75-86), guaranteeing the Pirates their first season-