Braves sweep the Pirates

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Braves sweep the Pirates

Julio Teheran didn't allow a hit until there were two outs in the eighth inning and Atlanta beat Pittsburgh 5-0.

Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran gets high fives from teammates after pitching eight innings during their 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Turner Field Wednesday afternoon in Atlanta, Ga., June 5, 2013. Teheran pitched a one-hit 11 strike out game. This is the final game of their three game series of the Atlanta Braves against the Pittsburgh Pirates. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

Teheran gets a rub on the head from second baseman Dan Uggla after pitching eight innings. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

Teheran's strike out count is shown in right field. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

Teheran, left, celebrates with shortstop Andrelton Simmons following Teheran's dominant performance. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

Julio Teheran, left, celebrates with catcher Gerald Laird following Teheran's dominant performance at the end of the eighth innings during their 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Turner Field. Teheran pitched a one-hit 11 strike out game. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran looks back at Pittsburgh Pirates Brandon Inge after the only hit Teheran gave up. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

Julio Teheran delivers a pitch as the Braves close out their three game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday at Turner Field. Teheran pitched a no-hitter through 7-2/3 innings. The Braves won 5-0.

Julio Teheran was making his 11 start of the season.

Braves left fielder Evan Gattis, center, celebrates his solo home run with pitcher Mike Minor in the sixth inning of their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons, left, celebrates with left fielder Evan Gattis, center, and manager Fredi Gonzalez in 2013.

Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) slides into second as Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Neil Walker throws to first. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) reacts after getting out at second on a double play attempt by Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Neil Walker (not pictured) to end the top off the fifth inning. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

Braves left fielder Evan Gattis warms up on deck in the first inning. Gattis hit a solo home run in the sixth inning. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

Gerald Laird gets congratulated by third base coach Brian Snitker as he rounds bases after hitting a solo home run in the sixth.

Braves left fielder Evan Gattis celebrates with catcher Gerald Laird after Gattis' solo home run in the sixth inning. Laird would follow with a solo home run of his own.

Braves catcher Gerald Laird reacts after crossing home plate for his solo home run in the sixth inning during their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Turner Field Wednesday afternoon in Atlanta, Ga., June 5, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons started the game with a hit.

Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons reaches first base as Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez misses the throw for a pickoff attempt in the first inning. Simmons later scored on a Chris Johnson RBI.

Braves right fielder Jason Heyward snares a fly ball off Neil Walker's bat in the second inning.

Under a cloudy sky, Braves relief pitchers David Carpenter (left) and Luis Avilan talk after throwing during warmups.

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Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran gets high fives from teammates after pitching eight innings during their 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Turner Field Wednesday afternoon in Atlanta, Ga., June 5, 2013. Teheran pitched a one-hit 11 strike out game. This is the final game of their three game series of the Atlanta Braves against the Pittsburgh Pirates. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

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