Pirates vs Brewers Recap: Brewers Dominate with Early Offense

On Sunday, April 26, the Milwaukee Brewers hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates at home. The Pirates came into this game riding high after Paul Skenes' dominant performance the night before, when they won 6–3. However, Sunday told a completely different story. Milwaukee's offense came alive in the fourth inning, turning the game into a runaway victory. Carmen Mlodzinski started for Pittsburgh, while Kyle Harrison took the mound for the Brewers. Although the first three innings stayed scoreless, the Pirates' pitching began to unravel when the Brewers' bats finally heated up. The home team would eventually cruise to a 5–0 victory, completely shutting down Pittsburgh's offense. This dominant performance showed that Milwaukee's young pitchers could compete even without their superstar arms from previous seasons.

Everything changed in the fourth inning when Milwaukee's bats exploded. With runners in scoring position, Sánchez grounded out to second base, allowing Contreras to score from third and putting the Brewers ahead 1–0. The Pirates couldn't escape the inning as their pitching began to crack under pressure. Rengifo followed with a single to center field, scoring Bauers and moving the lead to 2–0. Then Hamilton stepped up and crushed a double to right field, hitting the ball with serious power at 102 mph exit velocity. That blast traveled 379 feet and scored another run, making it 3–0. Finally, Lockridge delivered the knockout punch with a single to left field that scored two more runs, extending Milwaukee's lead to 5–0. The fourth inning completely turned the game around for the Brewers.

The Milwaukee Brewers' 5–0 shutout victory on Sunday showed impressive resilience after losing their superstar pitcher Freddy Peralta. Despite missing key players like Andrew Vaughn, Jackson Chourio, and Christian Yelich due to injuries, the Brewers' offense stepped up tremendously. Their young pitching staff, led by prospects like Jacob Misiorowski and Quinn Priester, continued to prove themselves capable of winning games against strong competition. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh's defense couldn't match Milwaukee's intensity, committing an error that contributed to their struggles. The Pirates fell to 16–12 overall after this loss, while Milwaukee improved to 14–13 and earned their first win of the streak. This game demonstrated that the Brewers could compete without relying on their biggest names, showcasing the team's depth and determination throughout the season.