Pirates hit three homers but fall short against Brewers 5-4
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Last updated Sep 17, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"PITTSBURGH — Three home runs weren’t enough for the Pirates in a 5-4 loss to the Brewers at PNC Park […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 2:10 AM3 homers hot enough for Pirates in loss to Brewers; late lead slips away
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 SportsSep 17, 2026, 1:49 AM3 Homers Not Enough for Pirates in Loss To Brewers; Late Lead Slips Away
PITTSBURGH — Three home runs weren’t enough for the Pirates in a 5-4 loss to the Brewers at PNC Park […]
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