Pirates’ home schedule ends with ugly 5-2 loss to Brewers

Pirates’ home schedule ends with ugly 5-2 loss to Brewers Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller delivers during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

By Griffin Floyd: PittsburghBaseballNOW.com

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

The Pirates’ 2024 home schedule ended with a whimper on Thursday, with the Buccos enduring a 5-2 loss to the division-winning Milwaukee Brewers.

Mitch Keller allowed three runs in five innings, striking out six batters, while Pittsburgh’s (74-85) bats managed just four hits.

Oneil Cruz suffered a rough day at the office with a pair of misplays in center field. He also got picked off first base and was caught straying off second in what turned into a double play, apparently forgetting how many outs there were.

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