Jordy Mercer had a big night going 3 for 4, while plating four runs, as the Pirates began their five-game series with a 6-3 win over the first-place Brewers.
Jameson Taillon struck out 10 batters over six innings of work.
Nick Kingham will start in game two tonight.
Pregame is at 6:40 p.m. on WCCS AM 1160 and 101.1 FM.
