Brewers struggle offensively in 4-3 loss to Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:28 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in their series opener on August 3. The Brewers were unable to maintain momentum after a recent shutout by the Los Angeles Angels. Starting pitcher Brandon Sproat's poor performance, allowing three runs in just three innings, compounded the team's offensive struggles, resulting in a total of only six hits. The Pirates' strong performance also saw them capitalize on Brewers' errors. Milwaukee has now lost six out of seven matchups against Pittsburgh this season.
- •Brewers drop series opener to Pirates 4-3
- •Brandon Sproat allows three runs in three innings
- •Milwaukee manages just six hits in the game
- •Teams each commit one error during the match
- •Brewers now 1-6 against the Pirates this season
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers Offense Remains Flat as Pirates Take Series Opener
"The Milwaukee Brewers fall to 1-6 against the Pittsburgh Pirates this season in a game they'll soon want to forget.
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