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Pirates' Mitch Keller Ready to Face Brewers at PNC Park

First Inning


As the Pirates prepare to host the Brewers at PNC Park, all eyes will be on Mitch Keller, the Pirates' starting pitcher. Keller has been a force on the mound in recent games, boasting an impressive ERA of 1.5 and a WHIP of 1.1667 over his last three outings. His ability to keep opponents off base with an on-base percentage against of just 29 percent makes him a formidable opponent for any lineup.


Jul 11, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Jack Suwinski (65) scores past Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) in the seventh inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

In their previous game against the Reds, Keller demonstrated his prowess by allowing only one earned run over six innings while striking out seven batters. His control and precision have been key factors in his success, as evidenced by his pitches per inning rate of 15.167.


On the other side, the Brew Crew's Rhys Hoskins has been a standout performer with a batting average of .467 and two home runs in his last three games. His slugging percentage of 1.167 indicates that he is capable of delivering big hits when it matters most.


Jul 10, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (16) catches a fly ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez (not pictured) during the first inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Second Inning


The Pirates' bullpen will also play a crucial role in this matchup. Dennis Santana has been lights out recently, maintaining an ERA of 0.0 across two appearances with a WHIP of 0.0 and striking out batters at an astonishing rate of 18 per nine innings.


Meanwhile, Caleb Ferguson has shown consistency with an ERA of 0.0 and WHIP of 0.0 in his last appearance against the Reds, striking out hitters at a rate of 6.75 per nine innings.


Jul 10, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Andruw Monasterio (14) hits a single during the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

For Milwaukee, Abner Uribe has been equally impressive from the bullpen with an ERA of 0.0 and WHIP of 2.0 over two games while fanning batters at a rate of 27 per nine innings.


Third Inning


In terms of offensive firepower, Bryan Reynolds remains a key figure for Pittsburgh despite some struggles in recent games where he hit .250 with one RBI over three contests. However, Reynolds' ability to get on base cannot be underestimated as he looks to bounce back against Milwaukee's pitching staff.


Ke'Bryan Hayes continues to be consistent for Pittsburgh with a batting average of .222 over three games but has shown flashes with an OPS (on-base plus slugging) reaching up to .833 during this stretch.


For Milwaukee, Christian Yelich will look to improve upon recent performances where he went hitless across three games but remains dangerous due to his potential for power hitting capabilities.


Fourth Inning


Looking ahead to this clash between division rivals at PNC Park promises excitement as both teams bring top-tier talent into play: Mitch Keller leading Pittsburgh’s rotation alongside Dennis Santana anchoring their bullpen; Rhys Hoskins providing offensive spark for Milwaukee complemented by Abner Uribe’s relief efforts from their pen – making it anyone’s guess who’ll come out victorious when these squads meet again!


Fans can catch all action live on FDSWI when first pitch takes place May 23rd at precisely scheduled time:18:40 EDT right here within confines located downtown Pittsburgh! Don’t miss chance witness thrilling showdown unfold before your very eyes – share article friends family ensure they too experience magic baseball firsthand!

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