Konnor Griffin's 2-Run Double Highlights a 5-Run Second Inning as Pirates Hold Off Brewers 7-4
Henry Davis homered in the eighth as Pittsburgh scored five times in the second and handed Milwaukee its 58th loss.
- On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 at PNC Park, powered by a five-run second inning that proved decisive.
- Konnor Griffin hit a two-run single and Henry Davis added a two-run homer during the rally, while Brewers starter Kyle Harrison allowed five runs in just 1 2/3 innings.
- Pirates RHP Khristian Curtis earned the win, working 3 1/3 innings of relief; the Pirates remain well out of the National League wild-card chase.
- Despite the loss, the division-leading Brewers maintain the best record in the major leagues, though they went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position and left 11 runners on base.
- Pittsburgh faces Kansas City on Friday night, while the Brewers will start RHP Dustin May against the Baltimore Orioles in their next series.
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Pirates avoid Brewers sweep - host Kansas City starting tonight - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a series sweep following a 7-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday afternoon. The Bucs scored five runs in the second inning. They had eight batters reach base after two outs in the inning. The Pirates were outhit for the first time in the series, but won the game. Konnor Griffin […] The post Pirates avoid Brewers sweep – host Kansas City starting tonight appeared first on ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA.
Pirates pounce on Brewers early to avoid sweep
PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin hit a two-run single to key a five-run second inning and Henry Davis tacked on a two-run homer to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on Thursday. Milwaukee, a major league-best 95-58, leads the Los Angeles Dodgers by two games for the top NL seed and holds the tiebreaker. Pittsburgh (76-77) is closing in on missing the playoffs for the 11th consecutive season. Since 1992, th…
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