Harrison strikes out eight as Brewers edge Pirates 4-2
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Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Kyle Harrison struck out the last eight batters he faced in the Milwaukee Brewers' 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 5. Harrison (9-2) allowed one hit and one walk while securing 10 strikeouts in five innings during his first start since July 8. William Contreras contributed a home run, while Christian Yelich added an RBI double to support the Brewers' offensive efforts. The Pirates managed to score two runs with Endy Rodriguez's seventh-inning home run. Milwaukee's Trevor Megill recorded a perfect ninth inning to earn his 20th save. The teams will meet for the series finale on August 6.
- •Kyle Harrison struck out the last eight batters he faced.
- •William Contreras hit a home run for the Brewers.
- •Milwaukee leads series 2-1 against Pittsburgh.
- •Trevor Megill earned his 20th save in the ninth.
- •Brewers and Pirates face off again on August 6.
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee Brewers Announce Kyle Harrison Injury Decision During Pirates Game
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Harrison Flirts With History in Brewers' 4-2 Win Over Pirates
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Harrison Ks the final 8 batters he faces, the Brewers beat the Pirates 4-2
"The Milwaukee Brewers are currently taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates in a rubber match on Wednesday evening. It’s a star-studded pitching matchup between Paul Skenes and Brewers starter Kyle Harrison. As this is being typed, the Brewers lead 3-0 in the sixth inning. During the Pirates game, Brewers pitcher Kyle Harrison had to exit the […] The post Milwaukee Brewers Announce Kyle Harrison Injury Decision During Pirates Game appeared first on HEAVY.
"Kyle Harrison struck out the final eight batters he faced, William Contreras homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Wednesday night. Harrison (9-2) gave up one hit and one walk while striking out 10 in five innings in his first start since July 8 after an IL stint due to left forearm tightness. Harrison took the mound to warm up for the sixth, but abruptly left before the inning began.
"Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison emphatically returned to the mound in Wednesday's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 4:12 AMMilwaukee Brewers Announce Kyle Harrison Injury Decision During Pirates Game
The Milwaukee Brewers are currently taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates in a rubber match on Wednesday evening. It’s a star-studded pitching matchup between Paul Skenes and Brewers starter Kyle Harrison. As this is being typed, the Brewers lead 3-0 in the sixth inning. During the Pirates game, Brewers pitcher Kyle Harrison had to exit the […] The post Milwaukee Brewers Announce Kyle Harrison Injury Decision During Pirates Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 2:56 AMHarrison Flirts With History in Brewers' 4-2 Win Over Pirates
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison emphatically returned to the mound in Wednesday's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 2:31 AMHarrison Ks the final 8 batters he faces, the Brewers beat the Pirates 4-2
Kyle Harrison struck out the final eight batters he faced, William Contreras homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Wednesday night. Harrison (9-2) gave up one hit and one walk while striking out 10 in five innings in his first start since July 8 after an IL stint due to left forearm tightness. Harrison took the mound to warm up for the sixth, but abruptly left before the inning began.
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