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Pirates Avoid Sweep, Beat Brewers in Series Finale at PNC Park
Konnor Griffin and Henry Davis drove in four runs as Pittsburgh snapped Milwaukee’s bid for a sweep.
On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 at PNC Park, powered by a five-run second inning led by Henry Davis, Oneil Cruz, and Konnor Griffin.
The division-leading Milwaukee Brewers reshuffled their rotation with playoffs approaching, inserting starter Kyle Harrison in place of scheduled starter Dustin May.
Harrison allowed five runs in just 1 2/3 innings, while Pirates reliever Khristian Curtis worked 3 1/3 innings allowing one run to earn the victory.
Mason Montgomery secured his 14th save in 16 chances, extending his scoreless innings streak to 21 2/3 innings as the Pirates' bullpen dominated the late innings.
Pittsburgh is closing in on an 11th consecutive season without playoffs, yet claimed the season series against Central Division rivals by winning seven of 13 games.
PITTSBURGH.— Konnor Griffin connected a two-run single that was key in a second five-notation entry, and Henry Davis added a two-run home run to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-4 victory over Milwaukee Brewers, the flamboyant champions of the National League Central Division. Milwaukee, [...] La entrada Pirates vanquished Beer 7-4 aparece primero en PSN Noticias.