Kyle Harrison returns but exits early as Brewers face Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
On August 5, 2026, Kyle Harrison made a strong return to the Milwaukee Brewers' rotation, striking out 10 Pirates batters in five innings. Harrison exited early due to calf cramping despite leading the Brewers to a 3-0 advantage against Paul Skenes, who allowed three runs and four walks in five innings. William Contreras homered in the sixth inning to extend the Brewers' lead. The matchup was part of a series the Brewers look to secure with Dustin May making his debut on August 6.
- •Harrison struck out 10 batters, allowing just one hit.
- •He exited the game with cramping in both calves.
- •Contreras hit a solo homer in the sixth inning.
- •Brewers scored three runs off Paul Skenes in the fourth.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Harrison outduels Skenes, but exits early in Brewers
"William Contreras homered and Christian Yelich had a multi-hit game in support of Harrison
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