As we enter the final days of August and into the stretch run, the Brewers continue to find themselves in close games. Entering tonight, the Brewers have played 17 games in August that were decided by two or fewer runs. They are just 7-10 in such games, losing 9 of those 10 games to division rivals. Tonight would be no exception, as bullpen struggles would lead to a 4-2 loss to the Pirates.
On the mound for the Brewers, Jason Alexander had arguably the best start of his big league career. He got his sinker working early, retiring the first six Pirates on three strikeouts and three groundouts.