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Pirates hit three homers but fall short against Brewers 5-4

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Pirates hit three homers but fall short against Brewers 5-4

Summary

The Pirates lost 5-4 to the Brewers at PNC Park on September 16, 2026. Despite hitting three home runs, including two by Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe, Pittsburgh was unable to maintain a late lead. The Brewers took control in the seventh inning after Christian Yelich's crucial two-run single. The loss marks the Pirates' fifth consecutive defeat to the Brewers this season. Pittsburgh will attempt to rebound in a bullpen game on September 17th, with Kyle Harrison slated to start for Milwaukee.

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By the Numbers

•Pirates set a franchise record with 172 home runs this season.
•Oneil Cruz hit his 19th homer, while Brandon Lowe added his 31st.
•Carmen Mlodzinski faced adversity in the seventh, loading the bases.
•The Pirates have lost five straight games to the Brewers.
•Next matchup scheduled for September 17 against Milwaukee.

Latest Updates

12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Big inning lifts Pirates to win over Brewers to salvage series
2:10 AMYahoo Sports — 3 homers hot enough for Pirates in loss to Brewers; late lead slips away
1:49 AMYahoo Sports — 3 Homers Not Enough for Pirates in Loss To Brewers; Late Lead Slips Away

What they're saying

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The Pirates sent 11 men to the plate and used a big two-out rally in the second inning to carry them to a 7-4 win over the Brewers in Thursday’s series finale at PNC Park.
— Yahoo Sports

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Three home runs weren’t enough for the Pirates in a 5-4 loss to the Brewers at PNC Park on Wednesday night as a late lead slipped away.
— Yahoo Sports