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sports18h ago

The Pirates benched two top hitters, Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe, for the series finale against the Brewers.
Billy Cook started in center field and Nick Gonzales moved to second base as Lowe’s replacement.
The lineup decision aimed to counter left-handed Brewers pitching, with Kyle Harrison on the mound.
Only Ryan O’Hearn, who hits left-handed, appeared as the only left-handed hitter in the Pirates’ lineup.
Cruz has had a strong season against left-handed pitchers, with a 1.090 OPS in 2026 against southpaws.
Cruz could return later as a pinch-hitter or pinch-runner during the 13-game stretch.
The Pirates maintained the rest of the lineup, keeping Ryan O’Hearn at first and Nick Yorke at third.
The article notes Cruz's absence as part of a broader strategic move rather than a punishment.
Dominic Campbell, Pittsburgh contributor, provided the report with insights on the lineup change.
The article quotes the team’s intention to win a sweep against the Brewers on the road.

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sports15h ago

Brewers rally in the fourth inning turned a tight game into a 5-0 lead, ending Mlodzinski's strong start.
Mlodzinski threw 81 pitches over four innings before exiting with Milwaukee ahead 5-0.
Pirates managed only two hits and 18 strikeouts, scoring no runs in the series finale.
Jason Kelly said the Pirates faced a tough assignment against Harrison, who dominated with 12 strikeouts in six scoreless innings.
Brewers extended their lead with a five-run fifth inning, cementing the victory.
Carmen Mlodzinski acknowledged the recurring challenge of facing a lineup a second and third time.
Pirates manager Don Kelly stressed the need for timely hits to capitalize on offensive opportunities.
Brewers right-hander Kyle Harrison dominated the Pirates, allowing only one hit over six innings with a career-high in strikeouts.
The Pirates, now 16-12, faced an offensive drought as they headed into a series with the Cardinals.
The series marked the Pirates' third shutout loss this season, the last one coming on April 6 against the Padres.

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