Pirates Preview: Pérez, Bucs look to win rubber match in Milwaukee

Martín Pérez Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Martín Pérez throws against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) (Noah K. Murray/AP)

By Danny Demilio, Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

MILWAUKEE — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

One bad inning from Quinn Priester sunk the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.

Nick Gonzales hit his first home run of the year and Connor Joe stayed hot with a long ball but it wasn’t enough for the Bucs.

The Pirates (19-24) will go for a series win against the Brewers (25-17) on Wednesday afternoon before heading to Chicago for a series with the Cubs.

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