ATLANTA (AP) — Charlie Morton got a standing ovation after pitching 1 1/3 scoreless innings in what was potentially his final major league appearance during the Atlanta Braves’ season-ending 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

The 41-year-old right-hander, who debuted with the Braves in 2008, was signed by the team last Monday after being designated for assignment and released by the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 21 with the intention of having him retire with Atlanta.

The Braves announced on Thursday that Morton would start for the finale and be followed by Chris Sale. It was Sale’s idea to give up the start and let Morton play.

“That was incredible,” said Morton, who got a text from his agent B.B. Abbott saying the Braves wanted him back for a week.

“The hope for me was to j

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