JamesMcDonald_ew79ulsa_d4wqlyme  James McDonald (2-2, 4.12 ERA) pitched six dominant innings leading the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-8) to a 3-1 win over Atlanta Braves (13-4) on Saturday night. McDonald’s velocity returned to the 92 mph range, allowed 2 hits and 1 run in 6 inning pitched, striking out 9 and walking 4.