The Pittsburgh Pirates faced another disappointing defeat, falling 7-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park. This loss highlighted Pittsburgh's ongoing offensive struggles, despite nine hits. They managed only one hit in five chances with runners on base while the Brewers capitalized on their opportunities with 12 at bats in scoring position.
The Brewers established an early lead in the second inning, featuring hits from Sal Frelick and Joey Ortiz. Although the Pirates briefly narrowed the gap with contributions from Jared Triolo and Nick Yorke, they couldn't advance further.
The Brewers eventually extended their lead with three runs in the seventh inning, aided by walks and a sacrifice fly. Bailey Falter took the loss for Pittsburgh, now holding an 8-9 record this season, while Milwaukee’s Hoby Milner secured the win in relief.
