Pirates' Efforts Overpowered by Brewers in PNC Park Encounter
The Pittsburgh Pirates faced a challenging game against the Milwaukee Brewers, concluding with a 2-5 defeat at PNC Park. This outcome brings the Pirates to a 74-85 record for the season, while the Brewers improved their standing to 91-68. Despite a spirited effort, the home team could not overcome Milwaukee's offensive push, which was highlighted by their accumulation of 14 hits throughout the game.
Pirates' Highlights and Struggles
The Pirates managed to secure only 5 hits against the Brewers' pitching staff, a stark contrast to their opponents' performance. The team's batting average stood at .156 for this game, with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .229 and slugging percentage (SLG) of .313. These figures underscored a tough day at the plate for Pittsburgh.
One bright spot in the lineup was Bryan De La Cruz, who contributed significantly with an impressive .250 batting average and drove in both runs for his team. His performance was complemented by Bryan Reynolds who hit .333 and Nicholas Gonzales who achieved perfection at bat with an average of 1.000 and an OBP of 1.0.
On the mound, Mitch Keller started for Pittsburgh but encountered challenges as he posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4 over five innings pitched, allowing three earned runs on six hits. The bullpen saw varied performances with Carmen Mlodzinski showcasing potential by striking out batters at a rate of 18 per nine innings despite his ERA standing at zero over his brief appearance.
Brewers Capitalize on Opportunities
The Milwaukee Brewers demonstrated why they are among the top contenders this season through consistent hitting and capitalizing on scoring opportunities across multiple innings. Their offense was particularly effective during the fifth and sixth innings where they scored two runs in each frame.
Defensively, Milwaukee committed two errors but these did not significantly impact their path to victory due to strong pitching that limited Pittsburgh's ability to score more than two runs throughout nine innings.
Looking Ahead
The Pirates are set to continue their campaign as they travel to Yankee Stadium for their next game against New York Yankees scheduled on September 27th at 7:05 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live on SportsNet PT as Pittsburgh looks forward towards ending their season on high notes amidst challenges faced during current matchups.