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The Milwaukee Brewers face the Pittsburgh Pirates today at 1:10 p.m. in the final game of their series, aiming to avoid a fifth consecutive loss.
The Milwaukee Brewers close out their three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates seeking to avoid their second losing streak of at least five games this season on Sunday afternoon, April 26 at American Family Field.
Prior to this season, Milwaukee hadn't lost more than four in a row since June 6-14, 2023 (six games).
Left-hander Kyle Harrison (1-1, 3.06) starts for the Brewers against right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski (1-1, 3.28).
Time: 1:10 p.m.
TV channel: Brewers.TV.
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Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz (2) beats an attempted tag by Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) to score during the fifth inning of their game Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) throws during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Brewers vs Pirates game starts at 1:10 p.m. today.
Kyle Harrison is starting for the Brewers, while Carmen Mlodzinski is starting for the Pirates.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) throws during the first inning of their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) watches a double by Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe (5) during the fourth inning of their game Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) makes the catch as Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz (15) is out after hitting into a double play during the second inning of their game Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales (3) loses his bat during the sixth inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Shane Drohan (55) watches an RBI single by Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz (2) during the sixth inning of their game Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is unable to make the throw to second base on a steal by Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) during the fifth inning of their game Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe (5) scores as Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) waits for the throw during the fourth inning of their game Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers Christian Yelich, right, is shown during the first inning of their game Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy, left, is shown during the first inning of their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is shown during the first inning of their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is shown during the first inning of their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) throws during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz (2) beats an attempted tag by Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) to score during the fifth inning of their game Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz (2) beats an attempted tag by Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) to score during the fifth inning of their game Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) throws during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) throws during the first inning of their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) watches a double by Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe (5) during the fourth inning of their game Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) makes the catch as Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz (15) is out after hitting into a double play during the second inning of their game Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales (3) loses his bat during the sixth inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Shane Drohan (55) watches an RBI single by Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz (2) during the sixth inning of their game Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is unable to make the throw to second base on a steal by Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) during the fifth inning of their game Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe (5) scores as Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) waits for the throw during the fourth inning of their game Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers Christian Yelich, right, is shown during the first inning of their game Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy, left, is shown during the first inning of their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is shown during the first inning of their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is shown during the first inning of their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) throws during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, April 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Pitcher Kyle Harrison tied CC Sabathia's team record of compiling 14 strikeouts in his first two outings as a Brewers starter when he fanned six Royals on Sunday, April 5 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Off day Monday, April 27.
Brewers vs. Pirates, April 28, 6:40 p.m.: Milwaukee RHP Chad Patrick (1-1, 2.35) vs. Arizona TBA. TV â Brewers.TV. Radio â AM-620 WTMJ.
Brewers vs. Pirates, April 29, 6:40 p.m.: Milwaukee RHP Brandon Sproat (0-1, 6.45) vs. Arizona TBA. TV â Brewers.TV. Radio â AM-620 WTMJ.
Brewers vs. Pirates, April 2630Â 12:40 p.m.: Milwaukee RHP Brandon Woodruff (2-1, 3.77) vs. Arizona TBA. TV â Brewers.TV. Radio â AM-620 WTMJ.
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