Gameday 26: Pirates look for series win against Milwaukee Brewers

Mitch Keller on the mound in series finale

Apr 25, 2024

After losing a bullpen game on Wednesday, the Pirates will send Mitch Keller to the mound in the final of a four-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Bryan Reynolds hit his third home run of the season, providing the only offense for the Pirates on the day.

Four relievers - Josh Fleming, Luis Ortiz, Roansy Contreras, and Hunter Stratton combined to pitch, surrendering three runs (none were earned runs charged to the team, but one was to Ortiz).

Keller will face the Brewers for the seventh time in his career, hoping to improve upon his 0-4 record with a 6.23 ERA previously.

Freddy Peralta will be on the mound for the Brewers, with the game expected to start at 12:35 pm ET.

Pirates Lineup

DH - Andrew McCutchen

RF - Bryan Reynolds

1B - Rowdy Tellez

C - Joey Bart

LF - Jack Suwinski

3B - Jared Triolo

SS - Oneil Cruz

CF - Michael A. Taylor

2B - Alika Williams

Brewers Lineup

RF - Sal Frelick

C - William Contreras

SS - Willy Adames

1B - Jake Bauers

DH - Rhys Hoskins

3B - Oliver Dunn

CF - Blake Perkins

2B - Brice Turang

LF - Joey Wiemer

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Mitch Keller (2-2, 4.80 ERA, 30 IP, 11 BB, 25 K)

MIL - Freddy Peralta (2-0, 1.90 ERA, 23.2 IP, 4 BB, 33 K)

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