It’s the Atlanta Braves versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 9, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 12:35 PM ET
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV Channels: MLB Network®
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on July 9, 2026
You can watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Atlanta Braves live on DIRECTV on MLB Network® on July 9, 2026 at 12:35 PM ET.
Atlanta Braves (53-38) at Pittsburgh Pirates (47-46) — Game Preview
The Atlanta Braves (53-38) arrive at PNC Park to face the Pittsburgh Pirates (47-46) on July 9, 2026. Atlanta’s pitching staff carries a 3.61 ERA into the game while Pittsburgh sits at 4.26, a gap that shows up in the run column on most nights. Michael Harris II has been Atlanta’s most complete bat, hitting .307 with a .509 slugging percentage from center field, while Nick Gonzales has answered for Pittsburgh with a .311 average and .368 on-base percentage at third base.
Matt Olson has driven in 57 runs to go with 24 home runs at first base for Atlanta, and Brandon Lowe has provided pop of his own for Pittsburgh with 21 home runs and 64 RBIs at second base. Ozzie Albies has added his own thump for the Braves with 14 home runs and 50 RBIs at second base, while Bryan Reynolds gives Pittsburgh’s lineup an on-base threat with a .395 mark to go with 13 home runs in left field. Atlanta sits atop the NL East while Pittsburgh trails by 11.5 games in the NL Central.
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What Time is the Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Today?
The Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game starts at 12:35 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
You can watch Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on MLB Network® and MLB Extra Innings®.
Atlanta Braves Channel on DIRECTV
Atlanta Braves fans can watch on BravesVision (Channel 645).
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
Pittsburgh Pirates fans can watch on SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659).
Players to Watch: Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Atlanta Braves
Michael Harris II — CF. Center fielder Michael Harris II has quietly put together a well-rounded season at the plate, hitting .307 with a .509 slugging percentage. His .338 on-base percentage gives Atlanta a difficult out near the top of the order.
Matt Olson — 1B. Matt Olson supplies the swing-changing power in Atlanta’s lineup, already responsible for 24 home runs and 57 RBIs from first base. He’s hitting .270 on the season, proof the pop hasn’t come at the expense of everyday contact.
Ozzie Albies — 2B. At second base, Ozzie Albies rounds out a productive middle of the Braves’ order with 14 home runs and 50 RBIs. His .273 average and .446 slugging percentage show a hitter capable of doing damage in more than one way.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. Third baseman Nick Gonzales has been Pittsburgh’s most consistent hitter this season, batting .311 with a .368 on-base percentage. His .394 slugging percentage rounds out a balanced year at the plate for the infielder.
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Second baseman Brandon Lowe has turned into Pittsburgh’s most reliable power source, driving in 64 runs to go with 21 home runs. His .247 average trails the rest of his numbers, but the production has held steady all season.
Bryan Reynolds — LF. Bryan Reynolds gives Pittsburgh one of its more complete bats, hitting .281 with a .395 on-base percentage and a .470 slugging mark from left field. He has driven in 56 runs to go with 13 home runs, adding real length to the middle of the Pirates’ lineup.
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