The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 last night to take three of four games in their series. Erik Gonzales hit his third home run of the season – it was a two-run shot in the third inning. Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams allowed five runs, three earned in four innings.
The Bucs have returned home and begin a three-game series with the first-place Chicago Cubs tonight at PNC Park. First pitch is 7:05pm. Pre-game on WISR is 6:40pm.
The Pirates have a nine-game home stand – their next to last home stand this season.
The Pirates were quiet on trade-deadline day in Major League Baseball. They will bring up top prospecte Ke’Bryan Hayes today – and the third baseman will make his debut tonight against the Cubs.
The San Diego Padres were the most active team at the trade deadline. After making another multi-player deal to bring in Cleveland starting pitcher Mike Clevenger and outfielder Greg Allen for a package of young talent.
The Miami Marlins acquired former Pirate outfielder Starling Marte from Arizona.
MLB has postponed two of three games between the Oakland A’s and Seattle Mariners after a positive test within the A’s traveling group.
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