Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers

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Milwaukee enters this game on a three-game skid, struggling to find consistency at the plate without Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio. Their offense, while potent when clicking, has sputtered, and Jacob Misiorowski’s 1-2 record with a 3.04 ERA doesn’t inspire confidence facing a Pirates team that’s hitting well and playing above .500 on the road.

Mitch Keller has been solid in his starts, posting a 2.79 ERA and showing the ability to keep hitters off balance with 19 strikeouts. Pittsburgh’s lineup boasts firepower with Oneil Cruz slugging eight homers and Gary Sanchez heating up with multiple RBIs in recent games. Brandon Lowe’s hot bat adds another threat, making it tough for Milwaukee’s pitching staff to navigate the Pirates’ lineup.

Milwaukee’s injury woes have left significant holes, and they’ve been vulnerable at home despite a respectable record. The Pirates’ ability to generate hits in bunches (11-4 when they get eight or more) combined with Keller’s steady pitching makes Pittsburgh a strong candidate to pull off the upset on the road.