Bryan Reynolds’ solo home run in the third inning was not enough for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they fell to the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Wednesday night at PNC Park.
After Reynolds’ blast, former Pirates pitcher Bryse Wilson and four relief pitchers combined to shut out the Pirates over the final six innings. The Brewers scored three runs in the fourth inning off Luis Ortiz, who was making his first appearance with the Pirates after being acquired in a trade with the Chicago Cubs.
Despite a late rally in the ninth inning, the Pirates were unable to overcome the deficit. Andrew McCutchen struck out with the tying run on third base and the winning run on first base, ending the game.
The Pirates and Brewers will conclude their four-game series on Thursday afternoon. Mitch Keller will start for the Pirates, while Freddy Peralta will take the mound for the Brewers.