Pirates struggle again as Skenes unravels against Brewers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:26 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 4-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers on August 5. Paul Skenes pitched strongly for three innings but fell apart in the fourth, allowing three runs following consecutive walks. The Brewers extended their lead in the sixth with a solo home run from William Contreras. The Pirates fought back in the seventh with a two-run homer from Endy Rodríguez. This defeat marks the Pirates' second consecutive loss to the Brewers at American Family Field.
- •Pirates fall to Brewers 4-2 on August 5.
- •Skenes allowed three runs in the fourth inning.
- •Contreras hit a solo homer for Milwaukee.
- •Rodríguez homered twice in consecutive games.
- •This marks the Pirates' second straight loss to Milwaukee.
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Skenes unravels, Pirates drop 2nd straight game to Brewers
"Paul Skenes was good through three innings but unraveled in the fourth.
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