MLB Game Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates (51-68) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (73-44)

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Match Details

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DateMonday, August 11, 2025
Time7:40 PM ET
VenueAmerican Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
BroadcastMLB Network, Bally Sports Wisconsin, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh
StreamingMLB.tv, ESPN+, Fubo (regional restrictions apply)

Team Form & Standings

TeamRecordDivision RankLast 10 Games
Pirates51–685th in NL Central4–6
Brewers73–441st in NL Central9–1
  • Brewers have won 9 straight, including sweeps of the Mets, Braves, and Nationals
  • Pirates dropped 2 of 3 to the Reds, allowing 14 runs in Sunday’s loss

Pitching Matchup

TeamStarterStats
PiratesAndrew Heaney5–9, 4.77 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 80 K
BrewersJose Quintana9–4, 3.57 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 66 K
  • Quintana is 5–2 with a 3.23 ERA in 15 career starts vs. Pittsburgh
  • Heaney owns a 6.56 ERA in 5 career starts vs. Milwaukee

Key Players to Watch

Milwaukee Brewers

  • Christian Yelich: 21 HR, 74 RBI – team leader in both categories
  • William Contreras: 6 HR in last 10 games; .255 AVG, 64 BB
  • Isaac Collins: .295/.395/.448, 8 HR, 40 RBI – Rookie of the Year contender

Pittsburgh Pirates

  • Oneil Cruz: 18 HR, 51 RBI, 34 SB – leads team in all three categories
  • Bryan Reynolds: 56 RBI, .262 AVG – consistent run producer
  • Isiah Kiner-Falefa: .273 AVG, 15 doubles – team’s most reliable bat
  • Brewers are 8–2 ATS in last 10 games; 42–19 as favorites
  • Pirates are 6–10 when listed at +171 or worse
  • Over has hit in 8 of Brewers’ last 10 games

Game Odds

Pittsburgh Pirates            8

Milwaukee Brewers       – 205

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, August 10, 2025