Tom Glavine gave up just one earned run over five solid frames. (John Bazemore/AP)
By Mark Bowman / MLB.com
After forcing extra innings behind a miraculous five-run ninth, the Braves fell to the Pirates in the 12th, overshadowing the return of Tom Glavine in an Atlanta uniform for the first time in six years.
a-Grounded out for Ring in the 7th. b-Walked for Bennett in the 9th. c-Hit into a double play for Soriano in the 10th. d-Flied out for Boyer in the 12th.
BATTING 2B: Kotsay (1, Osoria). 3B: Escobar (1, Snell). HR: McCann (1, 4th inning off Snell, 0 on, 0 out), Francoeur (1, 12th inning off Osoria, 0 on, 2 out). TB: Johnson; Escobar 5; Jones, C 2; McCann 5; Francoeur 4; Kotsay 3; Diaz. RBI: Escobar 3 (3), Jones, C 3 (4), McCann 3 (3), Francoeur (1), Diaz (1). 2-out RBI: McCann 2; Francoeur; Diaz. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Teixeira; Glavine. GIDP: Teixeira. Team LOB: 7.
FIELDING E: Johnson (1, fielding), Escobar (1, throw), Jones, C (1, throw). Outfield assists: Kotsay (Wilson at home). DP: (Escobar-Teixeira). Pickoffs: McCann (McLouth at 1st base).