Game Thread #27: Milwaukee Brewers (13-13) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (16-11)

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 21: Kyle Harrison #52 of the Milwaukee Brewers walks through the dugout after being pulled during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on April 21, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Milwaukee has now dropped four straight after last night’s extra-inning loss. The Crew will look to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates in this afternoon’s series finale.

Kyle Harrison is on the mound for the Brewers. Acquired from Boston in February, the left-hander has been a steady presence early on. He hasn’t allowed more than two runs in any of his four starts and brings a 3.05 ERA into today’s matchup.

Pitching for the Pirates is righty Carmen Mlodzinski, who owns a 3.28 ERA through five appearances. Mlodzinski has completed five innings just twice this season, which could put added strain on a Pittsburgh bullpen that covered five innings yesterday. If Milwaukee can get to him early, there’s an opportunity to do some damage.

No major surprises in today’s lineup. The top of the order — Brice Turang, William Contreras, and Jake Bauers — remains unchanged from last night’s contest. , tied with Bauers for the team lead in home runs (with five) hits cleanup.