Pirates Spoil Brandon Woodruff’s Return as Brewers Fall 4-1 to Pittsburgh
MILWAUKEE – In a disappointing loss for the Milwaukee Brewers, the Pittsburgh Pirates emerged victorious with a 4-1 win on Sunday. The game marked the return of Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff after a four-month absence due to shoulder inflammation. However, the Pirates had other plans as Endy Rodriguez and Connor Joe blasted home runs to spoil Woodruff’s comeback.
Woodruff (1-1) showed promise in his return, retiring the first six batters he faced and striking out five. Unfortunately for the Brewers, Rodriguez struck back with a home run in the third inning, putting the Pirates on the scoreboard.
The Pirates extended their lead in the fourth inning when Joe hammered his eighth home run of the season, making it 2-0 in favor of Pittsburgh. The Brewers struggled to mount a significant offensive response throughout the game.
Bryan Reynolds added to the Pirates’ lead with a solo home run, his 14th of the season, against Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe in a pinch-hit appearance. The home run further solidified the Pirates’ dominance over the Central Division-leading Brewers.
On the pitching front, Cuban pitcher Johan Oviedo (6-11) delivered a stellar performance for the Pirates, allowing only two hits in six innings. The win marked Oviedo’s third consecutive victory after enduring an eight-game losing streak.
In terms of individual performances, Puerto Rican slugger Endy Rodríguez stood out for the Pirates, going 3-for-4 at the plate with two runs scored and one RBI. Meanwhile, Dominican Carlos Santana and Venezuelan William Contreras each contributed hits for the Brewers, but their efforts fell short in the loss.
The defeat served as a setback for the Brewers, who currently hold the top spot in the National League Central Division. The team will need to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming games to maintain their divisional lead.
Despite the loss, it was an exhilarating return for Woodruff after a long injury layoff. Brewers fans will be hopeful that their star pitcher can regain his form and contribute to the team’s success moving forward.
The Pirates, on the other hand, can celebrate their impressive victory, building momentum as they aim to climb the divisional standings. With notable performances from Rodriguez and Joe, the team showcased their offensive prowess and ability to disrupt their opponents’ plans.
As the baseball season continues, fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling matchups and standout performances from both the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates.