Mitch Keller struggles again as Pirates lose to Braves 6-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 2:06 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates fell 6-3 to the Atlanta Braves on June 6, 2026. Starting pitcher Mitch Keller had a rough outing, allowing six earned runs over 4.2 innings. This performance follows a similar struggle against the Minnesota Twins, where he gave up seven earned runs in four innings on May 30. Keller has not completed a game past the sixth inning since May 1 and is on a concerning trajectory as the Pirates aim to keep pace in the NL Central.
- •Pirates lose to Braves 6-3 on June 6, 2026.
- •Mitch Keller allows six earned runs in 4.2 innings.
- •Keller also struggled against the Twins on May 30, giving up seven earned runs.
- •He hasn't pitched beyond the sixth inning since May 1.
- •Pirates need Keller to improve to compete with the Brewers.
- 2:06 PMYahoo Sports — Has Pirates Mitch Keller lost his touch?
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