The Atlanta beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-1, on Sunday.
The Braves increased their division lead over Philadelphia to four games.
Steven Brault allowed four hits, one walk and three runs — one earned — in 2 1/3 innings. He struck out two for the Pirates.
The Pirates have scored just 46 runs since Aug. 12, the fewest in the majors over that span.
Up next
Pirates: RHP Trevor Williams (11-9, 3.30 ERA) will face Matt Harvey (6-7, 4.97) as Pittsburgh opens a three-game series against Cincinnati. Williams has gone 4-2 with a 0.84 ERA in seven starts since the All-Star break.
Braves: Toussaint (1-0, 1.50 ERA) will make his second career start as Atlanta opens a three-game home series against Boston. Nathan Eovaldi (5-7, 4.35) pitches for the Red Sox.
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