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Brewers Stumble as Pirates Plunder in 12-2 Rout at American Family Field

The Milwaukee Brewers, with a season record of 53-39, faced a challenging game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who came into the match with a 44-47 record. The final score reflected the Pirates' dominance on the field, ending in a 12-2 victory for the visiting team.


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The Brewers struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game, managing only six hits and committing one error. Despite this, Christian Yelich stood out for Milwaukee with an impressive batting average of .500 and an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 1.25 from two at-bats. Rhys Hoskins also contributed positively with a .333 batting average and an OPS of 1.0. Willy Adames added to Milwaukee's efforts with a .333 batting average and an OPS of 1.167 but unfortunately committed one fielding error that impacted the team's defensive performance.


On the pitching side, Colin Rea started for the Brewers but struggled against Pittsburgh's lineup, ending up with an earned run average (ERA) of 12.6 over five innings pitched and allowing six hits which contributed significantly to Pittsburgh's early lead.


Jul 9, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

The Pirates capitalized on their opportunities throughout the game, particularly during a sixth inning where they scored six runs off six hits. Their aggressive approach paid off as they amassed eleven hits over nine innings while limiting their errors to just one.


Looking ahead, Milwaukee Brewers fans can look forward to their next game against Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field in Milwaukee on July 10th at 8:10 PM EDT. This upcoming matchup promises another exciting encounter between these two teams and will be broadcasted on SportsNet PT for fans unable to attend in person.


Jul 9, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez (44) hits a home run during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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