Julio Teheran delivered another strong performance, and the offense provided just enough run support as the Brewers took the opener of a three-game series against the Pirates on Friday by a 5-4 score.
The Brewers did not chase their struggles with hitting left-handed pitching, recording just three hits against Pirates starter Rich Hill. However, they made those hits count, taking advantage of the veteran’s suspect control.
Hill loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom of the first on two walks and catcher’s interference. He then walked Brian Anderson to plate a run, and Blake Perkins followed with a two-run single to make it 3-0 Brewers.