Brewers try to sweep series against the Pirates
Milwaukee enters the finale with a 43-31 road record and a chance to finish a three-game sweep, with Kyle Harrison and Wilber Dotel set to start.
- The Milwaukee Brewers face the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon, seeking a three-game sweep. Right-hander Kyle Harrison starts for Milwaukee against Pirates righty Wilber Dotel.
- Holding a 95-57 record, Milwaukee leads the National League Central by 3.0 games over the Los Angeles Dodgers for the top seed. This position carries a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the postseason.
- Brewers manager Pat Murphy adjusted the starting lineup, resting veteran slugger Christian Yelich and catcher William Contreras. The team faces a quick turnaround before beginning a weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles.
- The season series is tied 6-6 between these division rivals. Milwaukee has outscored opponents by 26 runs over their last 10 games, while Pittsburgh was outscored by nine runs during that span.
- With nine regular-season games remaining, the Brewers control their own destiny to finish with the best overall record in Major League Baseball. This sweep would maintain momentum as the postseason approaches.
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Sep 12, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Kyle Harrison (52) walks off the mound after a pitching change in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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