Milwaukee Brewers
PITTSBURGH, PA (WSAU) — The Milwaukee Brewers couldn’t extend their season-long win streak on Sunday in a 2-0 setback to Pittsburgh on Independence Day.
Freddy Peralta served up a first-inning homer to Pittsburgh’s Kevin Newman to put the Brewers down early.
Both teams sent out three pitchers on the day who combined to allow four hits. Peralta went six innings allowed three hits and gave up both runs. Jake Cousins and Brad Boxberger each went one inning with only Boxberger allowing a hit.
Tyler Anderson got the win for the Buccos.
Willy Adames had a double for the Brewers. Jackie Bradley Jr recorded a single.
Milwaukee left six batters on base and went 0-4 with runners in scoring position on the day.
The Brewers will stay on the east coast to begin a three-game set against the New York Mets at Citi Field Monday evening. Pregame coverage begins at 5:35 on WSAU.
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