Dustin May shines on debut as Brewers beat Pirates 5-2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Dustin May made an impressive debut for the Milwaukee Brewers on August 11, helping them secure a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. May pitched six innings, allowing two runs on two hits, including one home run, while collecting five strikeouts and three walks. The Brewers recently acquired May from the St. Louis Cardinals, who were looking to sell, capitalizing on his strong underlying metrics despite not having the same recognition as other trade targets. With Brandon Woodruff on the Injured List, Milwaukee aimed to bolster their pitching rotation ahead of the playoffs, and May's performance signaled a potential boost to their postseason aspirations.
- •Dustin May allowed two runs in six innings during his Milwaukee debut.
- •Milwaukee acquired May from the St. Louis Cardinals before the trade deadline.
- •May had previously struggled early in the season but showed strong metrics.
- •The Brewers are currently seeking a playoff spot with key injuries to their rotation.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dustin May Could Be the Missing Piece in Brewers’ Playoff Push
"Dustin May’s dominant debut proves why the Milwaukee Brewers pivoted from high-profile targets, landing a resilient fireballer with elite underlying metrics.
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