Ortiz Shines as Pirates Edge Brewers 2-1
Luis Ortiz's strong seven-inning performance and Liover Peguero's clutch double lift Pittsburgh over NL Central champs Milwaukee.
- Luis Ortiz pitched seven innings, allowing one run on four hits with five strikeouts, improving his record to 7-6.
- Liover Peguero drove in the game's only runs for the Pirates with a two-run double in the fifth inning.
- Aroldis Chapman secured his 12th save of the season, aided by a key defensive play from Bryan Reynolds in the ninth inning.
- Freddy Peralta struck out seven and reached 200 strikeouts for the second straight season but took the loss for Milwaukee.
- The Brewers are preparing for their sixth playoff appearance in seven years, while the Pirates will conclude their season with a final home game against Milwaukee.