The Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates face off in the third game of a four-game series at PNC Park on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The Brewers enter as slight favorites, looking to extend their strong record against the Pirates, while Pittsburgh aims to bounce back with a home victory.
Game Details
- Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
- Time: 1:35 PM ET
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV Broadcast: SportsNet PT, FDSWI
Team Form & Key Matchups
Milwaukee Brewers (25-27, 3rd in NL Central)
- Recent Performance: The Brewers have won four of their last five games as favorites, showing strong form heading into this matchup.
- Key Players:
- William Contreras – .253 BA, 5 HR, 31 BB, riding a three-game hitting streak
- Jackson Chourio – .250 BA, 7 HR, has recorded a hit in five straight games
- Brice Turang – .277 BA, 4 HR, providing steady offensive production
- Strengths: Strong lineup depth, solid pitching rotation
- Concerns: Middle relief inconsistencies
Pittsburgh Pirates (18-34, 5th in NL Central)
- Recent Performance: The Pirates have won three of their last four games as underdogs, showing resilience despite their record.
- Key Players:
- Oneil Cruz – 10 HR, leading the team in power numbers
- Andrew McCutchen – .255 BA, veteran presence in the lineup
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa – .294 BA, providing consistent offensive production
- Strengths: Power hitting, aggressive baserunning
- Concerns: Pitching depth, struggles against elite starters
Starting Pitchers
Milwaukee Brewers – Logan Henderson (3-0, 1.69 ERA, 0.81 WHIP)
- Last Start: 5.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 H vs. Baltimore
- Strengths: High strikeout rate (12.9 K/9), excellent control
- Concerns: Limited innings in recent starts
Pittsburgh Pirates – Bailey Falter (3-3, 3.50 ERA, 1.27 WHIP)
- Last Start: 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 H vs. Milwaukee
- Strengths: Solid fastball, decent strikeout rate
- Concerns: Occasional struggles with command
Tactical Breakdown
- Brewers’ Strategy: Milwaukee will look to capitalize on Falter’s struggles, relying on Contreras and Chourio to drive in runs.
- Pirates’ Strategy: Pittsburgh must get to Henderson early, using Cruz and McCutchen to generate power and put pressure on Milwaukee’s bullpen.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers – 130
Pittsburgh Pirates 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 24, 2025
