Brewers defeat Pirates 4-2 as Chourio and Vaughn homer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn both homered, while Logan Henderson improved to 6-1 after allowing two runs over six innings. The Brewers scored twice in the fourth inning to take a 3-1 lead, countering a solo homer from Endy Rodriguez that had brought the Pirates within one run. Luis Lara added an RBI single to help secure the win. The victory marked Milwaukee's 70th of the season, maintaining their lead in the NL Central. The teams meet again on Wednesday, with Kyle Harrison starting for the Brewers against Paul Skenes for the Pirates.
- •Logan Henderson improves to 6-1 this season.
- •Chourio and Vaughn both hit home runs for Milwaukee.
- •Brewers score two runs in the fourth to take the lead.
- •Milwaukee records its 70th win of the season.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Chourio and Vaughn homer, Henderson wins sixth consecutive decision and Brewers top Pirates 4-2
"Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn homered, Logan Henderson allowed two runs in six innings to win his sixth consecutive decision, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Tuesday night. Henderson (6-1), whose only loss was in early May, allowed four hits, including two solo homers, struck out eight and walked one. Antonio Senzatela, acquired from the Rockies on Monday, tossed a scoreless seventh with the aid of a double play.
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