Pirates closer Mark Melancon made things interesting on Friday, but got the job done to perserve the 10-8 victory over the Braves.
Melancon entered the game with the Pirates up 10-7 in the ninth. After getting the first batter out, he allowed a hit to A.J. Pierzynski. Todd Cunningham reached on an error, which allowed Pedro Ciriaco to drive in Pierzynski with a single. But Melancon then enduced a game-ending double-play to nail down his 17th save of the season.
Overall, Melancon allowed two hits and an unearned run in his inning of work.