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The Milwaukee Brewers bounced back from a four-game losing streak to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0. Key performances, including Kyle Harrison's standout outing, contributed to the impressive win.
Three Things That Led to Jaw-Dropping Brewers Win
Following the Milwaukee Brewersâ 6-3 loss on Saturday to the Pittsburgh Pirates that marked their fourth in a row, manager Pat Murphy emphasized that the team was sticking together through the tough times.
On Sunday, they put their resolve on display with a 5-0 win in the series finale against Pittsburgh. So, how did they get it done?
Part of Murphyâs comments after Saturday's loss concerned the inexperience the Brewers possess when it comes to their pitching staff. At 24 years old, left-hander Kyle Harrison falls into such a category with the 2026 campaign being just his fourth MLB season.
But on Sunday, he showed the poise and production of an elite veteran.
Harrison was surgical on the mound as he denied the Piratesâ hitters all throughout his six innings of work en route to a career-high 12-strikeout performance.
After roaring out of the gate by striking out the first three batters in Pittsburghâs lineup in the top of the first inning, Harrison allowed just one walk and one hit the rest of the way while continuing to fan each Pirate who stepped up to the plate.
Harrisonâs outing did not just reflect an individual achievement, but one within the lore of the organization and in the sport. According to MLB.comâs Adam McCalvy, Harrison became the first Brewers pitcher since Freddy Peralta in 2023 to pitch six or more scoreless innings while notching 12-plus strikeouts.
Additionally, Harrison joins Eric Lauer (2022) and Juan Nieves (1986) as the only other two left-handers in franchise history with such an accomplishment. Furthermore, his 12 strikeouts were the most by a lefty this season.
"Harrison was unbelievable," Murphy told the media after the game.
For a Brewers offense that has struggled without the services of , , and , it did not matter that no runs were manufactured in eight of the gameâs nine innings. All that mattered is what they were able to do nearly halfway through the afternoon.
The Brewers' victory was driven by strong team resolve and standout performances, particularly from Kyle Harrison.
The Brewers demonstrated resilience by winning decisively against the Pirates, showcasing their determination to turn the season around.
Kyle Harrison is a key player for the Brewers, and his exceptional performance was instrumental in securing the 5-0 victory over the Pirates.
Manager Pat Murphy emphasized the importance of team unity and resolve during challenging times, which was evident in their win against the Pirates.
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Milwaukee scored all five of its runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Gary SĂĄnchez, Luis Rengifo, David Hamilton and Brandon Lockridge all contributed at least one RBI, and the Brewers notched five of their seven total hits during the frame.
The offensive outburst would be more than enough help for Harrison, who was still dealing at that point, and the bullpen arms who came after him.
Once Harrisonâs career day came to an end in the top of the seventh inning, right-hander Trevor Megill took the mound.
Megill, who had dealt with his fair share of struggles in the middle of the month, showed once again that he has recovered from the shortcomings that led to boos from the Brewersâ faithful, a loss and a blown save not long ago.
In an inning of work, Megill struck out two batters while allowing a walk and a hit. According to Hunter Baumgardt of Fox Sports 920, Sunday marked the fifth-straight appearance for Megill in which he has not allowed a run.
After Megill, Aaron Ashby and Abner Uribe finished the job by striking out two hitters each and keeping Pittsburgh from registering a hit. By the end of the day, Milwaukee's pitchers had logged 18 strikeouts while only giving up four walks and two hits.
According to McCalvy, there has only been one other time in franchise history in which Brewersâ pitchers struck out 18 batters and allowed two hits or fewer.
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