The Pittsburgh Pirates had an impressive performance against the Milwaukee Brewers, hitting five home runs in a blowout victory. The game began with some errors by the Brewers, allowing the Pirates to take advantage and secure the win.
Joey Bart was the star of the game, hitting a grand slam along with Bryan Reynolds, Rowdy Tellez, Jack Suwinski, and Joshua Palacios, who also contributed with home runs. This offensive onslaught led to a final score of 12-2 in favor of the Pirates.
The turning point of the game came in the sixth inning when the Pirates unleashed a series of singles against Colin Rea, resulting in a lead that the Brewers couldn’t recover from. Quinn Priester, who had just returned from the injured list, pitched effectively in relief and earned the win for the Pirates.
On the other hand, Rea, who had been on a winning streak since May, struggled against the Pirates’ lineup, giving up seven runs in five innings. The Brewers couldn’t find their rhythm and suffered their fourth loss in five games.
Former Brewer Rowdy Tellez made his mark in the game by hitting a solo homer in the seventh inning, marking his 100th career home run. Suwinski and Palacios also contributed with home runs in the later innings to solidify the Pirates’ lead.
Overall, the Pirates showcased their offensive prowess and took advantage of the Brewers’ mistakes to secure a dominant victory. The Brewers will need to regroup and come back stronger in the next games to avoid further losses.