The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 2-1 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, thanks to a stellar performance by Liover Pegeuro, who delivered a crucial two-run double. Luis Ortiz was a key player too, pitching seven solid innings for the Pirates. Ortiz limited the Brewers to just one run on four hits, with a walk and five strikeouts. The only blemish on his record was a home run by Jake Bauers in the second inning.

Pegeuro, who had an impressive season in the minors before being called up, shone in this game with his timely hit that brought in two runs for the Pirates. Isiah Kiner-Falefa also had a noteworthy performance with two hits. On the defensive end, left fielder Bryan Reynolds made a crucial throw to catch Willy Adames trying to stretch a single into a double in the ninth inning.

Ortiz, initially a long reliever, is making a strong case to remain in the Pirates’ rotation for the 2025 season alongside rookie standout Paul Skenes. The Brewers, despite the loss, had contributions from Rhys Hoskins, William Contreras, and Sal Frelick, as they prepare for their upcoming playoff appearance. Freddy Peralta, a key pitcher for the Brewers, had a solid outing before being replaced after reaching 200 strikeouts for the second consecutive season.

The series will conclude with Milwaukee’s Aaron Civale facing off against Pittsburgh’s Mitch Keller in the Pirates’ final home game of the season. This game promises to be a competitive matchup between the two teams as they look to finish the season on a high note.