Game result and context
Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on Wednesday, September 17, 2026. The Pirates utilized a decisive five-run second inning to build an early lead that the Brewers could not overcome despite a late-game rally.
Final result
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers with a final score of 7-4. The game concluded after nine innings of play at PNC Park.
How the game changed
The game was decided in the bottom of the second inning when the Pittsburgh Pirates offense erupted for five runs. This early cushion provided the necessary margin to withstand a late push from the Brewers. Milwaukee attempted to close the gap in the eighth inning with two runs, but the Pirates responded with two runs of their own in the bottom half of the same frame to maintain their lead through the final out.
Key performances
Henry Davis led the Pirates' offense, finishing the game with one hit, two runs scored, and two runs batted in, including a home run in the eighth inning. Konnor Griffin and Oneil Cruz also contributed significantly, each driving in two runs for Pittsburgh. For the Brewers, Bo Naylor recorded a home run and two RBIs, while Sal Frelick added two hits and one RBI. On the mound, Milwaukee's Garrett Stallings provided three innings of relief, striking out six batters without allowing an earned run.
Season and playoff context
Following the game, the Milwaukee Brewers hold a record of 95-58 and remain in first place in their division, having already clinched a postseason spot. The Pittsburgh Pirates move to 76-77 on the season. The Pirates currently sit in third place in their division and are 7.5 games back in the wild-card race, with a wild-card elimination number of 2.