The Brewers took the lead in the second against JT Brubaker on a one-out, bases-loaded single by Keston Hiura. 'So, another step forward for him today and very encouraging.' The first three innings were about as good as you’re going to see him. 'I thought he threw the ball really well,' Counsell said. 'The home run, even, was not a bad pitch. This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. He allowed three hits and the two runs while striking out three. whose two walks came in his final six batters, capped his appearance with a terrific snag of a 95.9-mph shot right back at him by Bryan Reynolds. This time out he was allowed to throw 10 more pitches (72 in all) and only made one mistake, an 0-2 slider that was actually down and out of the strike zone that Diego Castillo was nevertheless able to turn on and drive out to left-center to give the Pirates a 2-1 lead in the fourth.Īshby (2-6). His return was far from triumphant in Pittsburgh, where he was tagged for five hits – including a pair of homers – four runs and a walk with six strikeouts over 3 2/3 innings.

The Brewers are now 9-2 against the Pirates this season.Īshby's start was his second since being reinstated from the injured list on July 2 as well as his second against the Pirates. I think every team would say the same thing.' Josh, there’s nobody we would rather have back there. 'So, we made a nice defensive play at the end of the game to pick him up. 'Look, Josh picks us up so many days and has had such a great season,' Counsell said. 'He’s had a little stretch where he’s given up some runs, and it’s our job to pick him up. The relay allowed him to record his major-league-leading 26th save as a result. Hader, meanwhile, has allowed runs in three consecutive appearances – uncharted territory for him considering his status as arguably the game's top closer.

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