Pirates Outlast Brewers in Extras, Take Series Lead

0:00On April 26, pirates edged out the brewers, six to three in a tense extra innings battle at American Family Field Saturday night. Young Gun, Jacob Misierowski wins six strong for Milwaukee, allowing three earned runs on six hits, one walk and nine strikeouts, even touching one. 100 miles per hour. Pittsburgh's Mitch Keller matched the heat with five innings, three runs on five hits, two walks and six Ks. That pitcher's duel kept fans locked in until the top of the 10th when Pittsburgh piled on three runs. Brian Reynolds singled home one, then Nick Gonzalez delivered with two out to plate the go-ahead pair, flipping a three-all tie into a three-run lead. Brewer supporters washed their team strand eight runners and go just one for seven with men in scoring position, turning promise into pain. Manager Pat Murphy's probably still pacing as those mischances stung deep in a game that slipped away late. Pirates cached in better, hitting four for seven in clutch spots despite leaving seven on base, which sealed their edge.

1:03Now Pittsburgh sits at 16 wins and 11 losses, third in the National League Central, while Milwaukee drops to 13 and 13. 5th place. Both squads wrapped the series Sunday afternoon before the Brewer's host Arizona for three more at home, expect the fire to keep burning in this division. Race, you've been listening to Milwaukee Brewer's news today, AI Power Team coverage.