Seemingly unfazed after a frightening moment on the mound, rookie right-hander Jameson Taillon breezed through six innings. Taillon was struck in the back of the head by a 105-mph line drive off Perez's bat in the second inning. Stunningly, the 24-year-old -- who missed two seasons while recovering from Tommy John surgery and came off the disabled list earlier Tuesday -- got up almost immediately and remained in the game. He allowed one run on five hits and struck out three without a walk, needing only 65 pitches as he quickly cruised through six innings.
Brewers rookie Junior Guerra continued to pitch well, holding the Pirates to two first-inning runs over six innings.