Julio Lugo scored from third base on a contested play at the plate, giving the Braves a 4-3 win in 19 innings over the Pirates early Wednesday morning. Lugo took on Scott Proctor's grounder to third baseman Pedro Alvarez, whose throw to catcher Michael McKenry easily beat Lugo to the plate. Lugo tried to avoid McKenry's tag with a pop-up slide. Replays indicated McKenry made the tag, but home plate umpire Jerry Meals called Lugo safe. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle argued the call vigorously, following Meals off the field as the Braves celebrated.