Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching staff had a night to forget as sloppy play and missed opportunities plagued them in a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite the setback, the team’s focus remains on developing their young talents for the long haul. Errors Prove Costly The Pirates’ pitching struggled mightily in the third inning, with Josh Fleming and Luis Ortiz unable to find their command. The Brewers capitalized on the wildness, scoring several runs to take a commanding lead that Pittsburgh could never recover from.

In a surprising move, the Pittsburgh Pirates left slugger Rowdy Tellez out of their starting lineup for Thursday’s clash against the Philadelphia Phillies. The power-hitting first baseman has been a key cog in the Pirates’ offensive machinery this season, making his absence from the leadoff spot a perplexing decision. Tellez, who has blasted 14 home runs and driven in 38 runs so far, will have to watch from the dugout as Connor Joe takes over at first base and leadoff duties against the Phillies.