Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedSeptember 6, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:September 6, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates – 9/5/25

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 at PNC Park on September 5, 2025. This win improved the Brewers’ record to 86-55, keeping them at the top of the NL Central. The Pirates, on the other hand, dropped to 64-77, remaining in fifth place in the division.

Quinn Priester earned the win for the Brewers, pitching seven innings and allowing only two runs on six hits. Key performances included Brice Turang and Jake Bauers, who both contributed to the score with important RBIs. The game was played under clear skies with a temperature of 100 degrees.

The Brewers started strong with a run in the first inning. The Pirates answered back in the second and third innings, scoring one run in each. This gave the Pirates a 2-1 lead by the end of the third inning. In the sixth inning, the Brewers took control with two runs, shifting the score to 3-2. They added another run in the eighth and one more in the ninth, sealing the game at 5-2. The Brewers’ pitching kept the Pirates from scoring in the final six innings.

Quinn Priester was key for the Brewers in their win over the Pirates. He pitched seven innings, allowing six hits and two runs. Priester also struck out six batters, earning him the win and improving his record to 11-2 with a 3.28 ERA.

On offense, Jake Bauers and Brice Turang stood out for the Brewers. Bauers had two hits and drove in two runs, while Turang contributed with two hits and one RBI. William Contreras also added two hits and scored twice, helping the Brewers secure the victory.

For the Pirates, Carmen Mlodzinski took the loss, pitching one inning and giving up two runs on four hits. He now has a record of 3-7 with a 3.87 ERA. On the batting side, Tucupita Marcano and Oneil Cruz each had an RBI, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Brewers’ strong performance.

What’s Next

The Brewers’ win over the Pirates brings their record to 86-55. They hold the top spot in the Central division. This game helps them maintain their lead in the standings. The Brewers have had a strong season, and this win adds to their momentum. On the other hand, the Pirates fall to 64-77, placing them fifth in the Central division. Their position in the standings reflects their struggles this season. The head-to-head games between these teams have favored the Brewers, further solidifying their dominance.

The Milwaukee Brewers will continue their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Their next game is on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at PNC Park. The game will start at 6:40 PM. The Brewers will face the Pirates again on Sunday, September 7, 2025, before heading to Texas to play the Rangers on Monday, September 8, 2025.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to continue their series with the Brewers at home. They will play on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 6:40 PM. The series finale is on Sunday, September 7, 2025. After this series, the Pirates will travel to Baltimore to play the Orioles starting Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

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