Gameday 159: Pirates play last home game of the season looking for series win

Mitch Keller vs Aaron Civale

Photo Credit: WTM

The Pittsburgh Pirates wrap up their 2024 home schedule with a day game against the Milwaukee Brewers. After winning 2-1 on Wednesday, they also have a chance to close it on a high note with a series win against a playoff-bound divisional opponent.

Liover Peguero stepped into the lineup and made an impact, driving in the only two runs of the game for the Pirates with a double.

Luis Ortiz capped off his successful 2024 season with a win after tossing seven one-run innings, striking out five. It was his seventh win of the season.

Mitch Keller will make his last start of the season as he looks to finish on a strong note amidst a frustrating second half. He’s gone 1-6 with a 5.68 ERA in 11 starts since the All-Star break.

First pitch is expected at 12:35 pm ET.

Pirates Lineup

3B - Isiah Kiner-Falefa

LF - Bryan Reynolds

CF - Oneil Cruz

DH - Andrew McCutchen

C - Joey Bart

2B - Nick Gonzales

RF - Bryan De La Cruz

1B - Jared Triolo

SS - Liover Peguero

Lineup

2B - Brice Turang

DH - William Contreras

RF - Garrett Mitchell

SS - Willy Adames

1B - Jake Bauers

CF - Blake Perkins

LF - Sal Frelick

3B - Joey Ortiz

C - Eric Haase

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Mitch Keller (11-11, 4.21 ERA, 173 IP, 48 BB, 160 K)

MIL - Aaron Civale (7-9, 4.53 ERA, 155 IP, 51 BB, 144 K)

Yesterday’s Feature

Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League Pitcher of the Year: Bubba Chandler

Today’s Feature

Arizona Fall League Preview: Termarr Johnson headlines nine prospects for the Pirates

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