The Pirates scored two runs in the second, third and sixth innings, then held on for a 6-4 defeat of the Atlanta Braves.
Gregory Polanco went 4-for-4 with a double and two runs scored.
Chad Kuhl (1-0) picked up his first win despite giving up three runs in the five innings. Tony Watson picked up his second save in as many games.
The Pirates are 2-0 at home and evened their season record at 2-2.
Pittsburgh closes out the three-game series with the Braves Sunday at 1:35 p.m. Hear the game on AM 1160 WCCS and 101.1 FM.
