ATLANTA (Interstat) — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a two-run home run in the first inning and the Atlanta Braves closed their season with a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday at Truist Park. Chris Sale (7-5) allowed one run on four hits with nine strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings of relief for the Braves. Raisel Iglesias earned his 29th save. The Braves added two insurance runs in the eighth inning, one scoring on a throwing error by Pirates shortstop Jared Triolo. Both teams finished with six hits. The Braves end the year 76-86, while the Pirates finish 71-91.