Pirates face Brewers with Bubba Chandler starting in Milwaukee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Milwaukee Brewers for the first game of a four-game series on August 3, 2026. Bubba Chandler is set to start for the Pirates after a recent challenging outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Brewers counter with Brandon Sproat, who also faced difficulties in his last start against the San Francisco Giants. This game marks the first for the Pirates since the trade deadline, adding further context to their performance as they continue their divisional road trip.
- •Game starts at 7:40 p.m. ET at American Family Field.
- •Chandler has a record of 3-8 with a 4.56 ERA this season.
- •Sproat holds a 3-6 record with a 5.05 ERA.
- •Pirates won their last encounter 7-6 against the Brewers on July 11.
- •Pirates are looking to improve after a tough loss in their last game.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (69-42) vs Pittsburgh Pirates (56-57)
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Bubba Chandler vs. Brandon Sproat
"Brandon Sproat and Bubba Chandler are the starters for tonight
"The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 10:59 PMGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (69-42) vs Pittsburgh Pirates (56-57)
Brandon Sproat and Bubba Chandler are the starters for tonight
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 10:40 PMPittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Bubba Chandler vs. Brandon Sproat
The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.
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