ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a two-run home run in the first inning and the Atlanta Braves ended their season with a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

Chris Sale (7-5) allowed one run on four hits with nine strikeouts and five walks in 5 2/3 innings after coming on in the second inning for opener Charlie Morton making possibly his final major league appearance. Raisel Iglesias earned his 22nd save of the season.

Acuña’s 21st home run was hit approximately 451 feet. Matt Olson’s eighth-inning RBI single gave the Braves an insurance run and he subsequently scored on Jared Triolo’s throwing error to first base.

Morton allowed two hits and a walk over 1.1 scoreless innings. The 41-year-old Morton, who was signed by the Braves on Sept. 22, got the start so he can potentia

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