Brewers' Brice Turang and Pirates Set for Thrilling Showdown at PNC Park

First Inning

As the Brewers prepare to face off against the Pirates at PNC Park, all eyes will be on Brice Turang, the Brewers' second baseman. Over the past three games, Turang has been a consistent performer for the Brew Crew. His batting average stands out with a remarkable .500 in their most recent game against the Orioles, where he also contributed two RBIs. With an on-base percentage of .6 and an OPS of 1.35 in that game, Turang's ability to get on base and drive in runs will be crucial as the Brewers look to set the tone early.

On the mound for the Pirates, Bailey Falter has been impressive with a 0.0 ERA and a WHIP of 0.5714 in his last outing against the Reds. His control and ability to keep hitters off balance will be key in containing Milwaukee's lineup. The first inning will be pivotal as both teams aim to establish momentum.

Middle Innings

In the middle innings, expect Christian Yelich, Milwaukee's left fielder, to play a significant role despite some recent struggles at bat. Yelich has shown flashes of brilliance with a .333 average and an OPS of 0.833 against the Twins two games ago. His ability to adjust mid-game could provide Milwaukee with much-needed offensive firepower.

For Pittsburgh, Bryan Reynolds stands out as a player to watch. As an outfielder with solid defensive skills (a perfect fielding percentage) and consistent hitting (.333 average in one of his recent games), Reynolds is poised to make impactful plays both offensively and defensively during these crucial innings.

Late Innings

As we head into the late innings, pitching depth becomes increasingly important. For Milwaukee, Trevor Megill has been exceptional out of the bullpen with an ERA of 0.0 across his appearances and a K/9 rate of 18.0 in one game against Minnesota. His ability to shut down opposing hitters could prove decisive if this matchup remains tight late into the game.

Meanwhile, David Bednar for Pittsburgh offers similar reliability from their bullpen despite having one rough outing recently (ERA: 27). Known for his resilience and previous performances where he maintained a WHIP of just 1.0 while striking out batters efficiently (K/9: 27), Bednar could be called upon by manager Derek Shelton when it matters most.

The upcoming clash between these two teams promises excitement from start till finish! Fans can catch all action live on SportsNet PT when they tune into PNC Park on May 22nd at 6:40 PM ET - don’t miss it!

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