The Brewers have been a thorn in the Pirates’ side all year, winning eight of their 10 meetings. A big reason why is they have been able to keep Josh Bell in check. Bell is slashing .103/.200/.154 in 45 PAs against the Brew Crew this season.
Pirates’ starter Steven Brault (3-1, 4.29) has been no stranger to the Brewers lately. He tossed 6.1 innings of two run ball on June 9 and then lasted 4.2 innings, allowing one run in his last outing on June 30. Both starts were in Milwaukee.
Zach Davies (7-2, 3.