The Braves head to Pittsburgh looking to bounce back after a frustrating series split with the Mets that felt like a missed opportunity. On this episode of Braves Central, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee discuss what went wrong against New York, whether the ninth-inning decisions deserve criticism, and why leaving runners on base continues to haunt Atlanta. They also preview a challenging series against the Pirates, including a matchup with Paul Skenes, break down Hurston Waldrep's continued development, examine the importance of Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes heading into the All-Star break, and discuss whether the Braves should be looking to bolster their pitching staff before the trade deadline. Subscribe for new Braves Central episodes every week and stay up to date with the latest Braves news, analysis and coverage from 680 The Fan.

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