MLB: Milwaukee Brewers defeat Pittsburgh Pirates
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MLB: Milwaukee Brewers defeat Pittsburgh Pirates

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 at American Family Field in Milwaukee on August 5, 2026. The Brewers stand at 71-43; the Pirates are 57-59.

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras hits a home run in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field in Milwaukee on August 5, 2026. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI

Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Harrison throws in the first inning. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI

Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes throws in the first inning. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI

Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales hits a single in the second inning. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang forces out Gonzales in the second inning. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI

Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich hits an RBI double in the fourth inning. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI

Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn hits an RBI single in the fourth inning. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI

Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe slams down his batting helmet as he is called out on strikes in the sixth inning. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI

Contreras (L) celebrates with Brewers third base coach Matt Erickson after hitting a home run in the sixth inning. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI

Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez hits a two-RBI home run in the seventh inning. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI

Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe throws in the eighth inning. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI

Brewers closing pitcher Trevor Megill (L) and Contreras celebrate after the final out in the ninth inning. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI

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