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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.
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