Andrew McCutchen's leadoff blast propels the Pirates to a 4-2 victory over the Brewers, breaking a 6-game losing streak. McCutchen hits his 100th home run at PNC Park and homers again the next day. Joey Bart shines with a 3-run homer, continuing his hot start with the Pirates.
Final score: Brewers -- 7 Pirates -- 5 That's a tough way to conclude a series. Bucs are headed out West.
Per Baseball Savant, Bart's homer was the second furthest and third hardest hit ball by a Pirate this season.
Joey Bart is 7-20 with 3 HR as a Pirate! https://t.co/rf3xouAquB
Joey Bart gives the Pirates the lead with a 3-run homer! 🏴☠️ (via @Pirates) https://t.co/Eidwt9ZMTG
Joey Bart's hot start with the @Pirates continues! He's 7-for-20 with 3 HR with Pittsburgh so far. https://t.co/1pzaMbLJoE
The legend of Joey Bart continues to grow. He sends an absolute nuke to center. Three runs score on the homer, which is his third on the year. Pirates lead 3-1.
Final: Pirates -- 2 Brewers -- 1 Bailey Falter shoved and the bullpen finished the job. The Pirates are 13-11.
FINAL: Pirates 2, Brewers 1 Falter outstanding: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K Throws 85 pitches, 61 strikes … 60 four-seamers, 14 whiffs Cutch HR, 2 H ... Bednar SV (4) PIT now 13-11
Andrew McCutchen with his sons pregame 💛🖤 https://t.co/hkq3DnLyWr
Andrew McCutchen just hit his 100th home run at PNC Park! 🏴☠️ (via @Pirates) https://t.co/wpd0sOluIF
Andrew McCutchen homers for a second straight day! https://t.co/pfGfH0DeNf
Final: Pirates -- 4 Brewers -- 2 Jones shoved. Cruz went 3-for-4. Cutch led it off with a homer. The Bucs snapped a six game skid and are now 12-11.
FINAL: Pirates 4, Brewers 2 Jones outstanding, again: 6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 25 whiffs Cruz 3 H, 2B, 2 RBI McCutchen 3 H, HR, RBI, R PIT snaps 6-game losing streak … now 12-11
Andrew McCutchen gets the week started with a leadoff blast! https://t.co/vQSzhk9I2t
Andrew McCutchen gets the @Pirates started with a leadoff blast! 💥 https://t.co/JzNGgfgRH1