Gameday 158: Luis Ortiz faces Freddy Peralta in middle of three against Brewers

Luis Ortiz vs Freddy Peralta

Photo Credit: Ryan Palencer

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to even up their series against the Brewers at a game apiece on Wednesday.

They outhit the Brewers on Tuesday but lost 7-2. Bailey Falter allowed four earned runs in five innings pitched, with Jared Triolo and Nick Yorke driving in a run each, representing the only scoring the Pirates would get.

Luis Ortiz will pitch for the Pirates as he looks to close out the 2024 season strong. He allowed two earned runs over six innings, with seven strikeouts, in his last start against the Cardinals.

He’s faced the Brewers twice, both out of the bullpen, and has allowed just two earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out nine across 4.2 innings pitched.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm ET.

Pirates Lineup

3B - Isiah Kiner-Falefa

LF - Bryan Reynolds

CF - Oneil Cruz

DH - Andrew McCutchen

2B - Nick Gonzales

1B - Jared Triolo

C - Yasmani Grandal

RF - Nick Yorke

SS - Liover Peguero

Brewers Lineup

2B - Brice Turang

LF - Jackson Churio

C - William Contreras

SS - Willy Adames

DH - Jake Bauers

1B - Rhys Hoskins

RF - Sal Frelick

3B - Joey Ortiz

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Luis Ortiz (6-6, 3.43 ERA, 128.2 IP, 41 BB, 102 K)

MIL - Freddy Peralta (11-8, 3.69 ERA, 168.1 IP, 66 BB, 193 K)

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