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The Milwaukee Brewers held on to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night, narrowly averting a potential collapse in the bottom of the ninth. In the third inning, the Brewers capitalized on Pirates’ miscues, scoring three runs off one hit, two walks, and two hit batsmen. The Pirates fought back, with a two-run homer by Bryan Reynolds in the bottom of the third, but they were unable to overcome the Brewers’ early lead. In the ninth, the Pirates threatened to tie the game with runners on first and third, but Joel Payamps struck out Andrew McCutchen to end the game. The loss snapped a two-game winning streak for the Pirates, while the Brewers improved to 4-3 on their road trip.

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton’s strategic move to place veteran Andrew McCutchen in the leadoff position has sparked the team to two consecutive wins against the Milwaukee Brewers. Since assuming the leadoff role, McCutchen has registered five hits in eight at-bats and launched a home run in each of the first two innings of the series. Pittsburgh now seeks to secure a series victory for the first time since early April when they face the Brewers again on Wednesday.

Andrew McCutchen hit a leadoff home run for the second straight game, Bailey Falter pitched a seven-inning shutout, and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday night. McCutchen became the first Pirates player to hit a leadoff homer in back-to-back games since 2019. Falter allowed just three hits and struck out eight batters in his longest outing of the season. Pinch-hitter Connor Joe provided an RBI single in the sixth inning to extend the Pirates’ lead to 2-0.

Andrew McCutchen played a pivotal role as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday night. The veteran outfielder launched a first-inning home run for the second consecutive game, while Bailey Falter pitched effectively into the eighth inning. Falter’s solid outing limited the Brewers to just three hits and lifted his record to 2-1. The Pirates now hold a 2-0 lead in the four-game series, having extended their winning streak to two games after enduring six straight losses. Milwaukee, on the heels of a four-game winning streak, seeks redemption in the remaining contests.

Andrew McCutchen launched a leadoff homer in the first inning, and Bailey Falter turned in an impressive seven-plus innings on the mound as the Pittsburgh Pirates narrowly defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday. Falter’s solid performance kept the Brewers at bay, while Colin Holderman and David Bednar combined to close out the victory for the Pirates, who snapped their six-game skid with consecutive wins.

After a six-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates have found their groove, winning back-to-back games thanks to strong performances from Andrew McCutchen and Bailey Falter. McCutchen homered for the second straight game, while Falter matched his career best with eight strikeouts in seven innings to secure a 2-1 victory over the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers.

Andrew McCutchen’s second consecutive leadoff home run and Bailey Falter’s dominant outing propelled the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on Tuesday. Falter’s career-high eight strikeouts kept the Brewers at bay, while McCutchen’s milestone homer set the tone for the Pirates, who now hold a 13-11 record. Despite Gary Sánchez’s solo homer in the eighth, David Bednar secured the save to preserve the win.

Milwaukee Brewers rookie pitcher Tobias Myers faced a baptism by fire in his Major League debut on Tuesday, surrendering a lead-off home run to Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen on his very first pitch. Despite a solid minor league record, Myers’ transition to the majors proved challenging, highlighting the significant differences between the two levels of play.

Amidst a six-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates turned to veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen to ignite their offense. McCutchen, known for his success batting leadoff, delivered a 414-foot home run to left-center field in the first inning of Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. His solo shot set the tone for the Pirates, who went on to win 4-2. McCutchen continued his strong performance with singles in the third and seventh innings, finishing 3-for-4 at the plate. The 37-year-old McCutchen has a history of success as a leadoff hitter, with 23 career leadoff home runs. This latest homerun marks his first since last June and his 11th as a Pirate, placing him behind only Barry Bonds in franchise history. Pirates manager Derek Shelton praised McCutchen’s stability and veteran leadership, noting that he has a knack for controlling the strike zone and having quality at-bats. Despite his recent struggles at the plate, Shelton recognized McCutchen’s ability to make hard contact, which gave him confidence that the hits would eventually come.

The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped their six-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, led by Oneil Cruz’s three-hit performance and two RBIs. Starter Jared Jones pitched six strong innings, allowing only one run on four hits. Andrew McCutchen’s solo homer in the first inning gave the Pirates an early lead. The Brewers tied the game in the fifth on Rhys Hoskins’ homer, but Pittsburgh regained the lead in the sixth on Connor Joe’s pinch-hit single and a throwing error by first baseman Jake Bauers. Cruz drove in two runs with a single to extend the lead to 4-1. Hoskins’ groundout in the eighth scored Milwaukee’s second run, but the Pirates held on for the victory.