Steven Brault (0-1, 3.86 ERA) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (67-66) meet Chase Anderson (7-11, 4.92 ERA) and the Milwaukee Brewers (59-76) in the last of a three-game division series at PNC Park. The Pirates lost the last game 7-4, extending a five-game losing streak. The game starts at 1:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sep. 4 and will air on FSWI and RTPT.
In his most recent outing, Brault pitched 4.0 innings, allowing three runs (one unearned), striking out four and walking two in an 8-7 loss to the Cubs. Starling Marte (.312, 70 Rs, 9 HRs, 46 RBIs, 47 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 3 for 4 with one run, one home run, one RBI, and one stolen base. The Brewers were unsuccessful against the Pirates 3-1 the last time Anderson pitched. He went 5.1 innings, giving up two runs, striking out five and walking one. Chris Carter (.226, 67 Rs, 31 HRs, 74 RBIs, 3 SBs) has been doing well, going 4 for 5 yesterday with two runs, one home run, and three RBIs.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Pittsburgh is 27-34, while Milwaukee is 24-32.
The Brewers managed to give up six walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Pirates who are heading in with a 9-9 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Brewers are 12-63. The Pirates have a 16-50 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 26th in home runs, Pittsburgh has hit 125 this season. Milwaukee ranks 18th with 150 home runs.
Ranking ninth, Pittsburgh is in the top 10 of the league in walks, notching 445 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top five at second with 519.
When the Pirates hit at least one home run, they are 48-29. When the Brewers hit at least one homer, they have a 46-39 record.
