ATLANTA — Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson has appealed a one-game suspension for shoving Pirates catcher Elias Diaz in the first inning of Monday’s game.

Donaldson can continue to play until his appeal is heard and was in his customary cleanup spot in the Atlanta batting order Tuesday night.

He homered in the second inning against Pirate starter Chris Archer — one of four homers Archer allowed in the frame — and Atlanta led the Pirates 7-5 through eight innings.

Brian McCann’s second round-tripper of the night — a three-run shot — in thye sixth inning snapped a 4-4 deadlock.

The game was delayed by rain after eight innings and the final score was not available by presstime.

Monday’s ruckus began when Pirates starter Joe Musgrove hit Donaldson with a pitch. As Donaldson began walking to first base, he exchanged glares with Musgrove and took a few steps toward the mound. He shoved Diaz when the catcher intervened.

The umpires huddled and announced ejections for Musgrove and Donaldson. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle also was ejected.