Eric Thames hit an eighth inning home run and the Brewers topped the Pirates, 2-1, Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee. Steven Brault gave up just one run on five hits in four and two-thirds. The Bucs move into Chicago for a series with the Cubs beginning tonight at 7:05 p.m. Trevor Williams gets the start. Pregame at 6:40 p.m. on WCCS AM 1160 and 101.1 FM.
Here’s Greg Brown with more.
In other Pirates news :
- Josh Bell made the All Star team and said he will participate in the Home Run Derby.
- Kevin Newman’s hitting streak ended at 19.
