Pirates beat Brewers 4-3, sixth win in seven meetings

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Monday night at American Family Field, extending their surprising dominance over the National League Central leaders this season. The victory marked the Pirates' sixth win in seven meetings with the Brewers in 2026.

Spencer Horwitz provided the decisive blow in the third inning, clearing the bases with a three-run double off Brewers starter Brandon Sproat. The Pirates added a crucial insurance run in the fourth on a bunt single by Jake Mangum, capitalizing on a leadoff single by Endy Rodriguez and a pair of wild pitches from Sproat.

Pittsburgh starter Bubba Chandler earned the win, pitching effectively into the sixth inning. He allowed three runs, two of which were earned, on four hits while striking out five and walking four. The Brewers did not record a hit against Chandler until David Hamilton's single with two outs in the fifth inning, which drove in Milwaukee's first run. The bullpen combination of Gregory Soto, newly acquired Camilo Doval, and Mason Montgomery shut the door over the final 3 1/3 innings, with Montgomery securing the save.

Milwaukee mounted a comeback attempt in the middle innings. After scoring...