​The Pittsburgh Pirates will host the Milwaukee Brewers for the middle game of their three-game weekend series, concluding the first half of the season. The matchup at PNC Park in Pittsburgh features Bubba Chandler taking the mound for the Pirates in what will be his final start before the All-Star break. In his most recent outing, Chandler endured four innings of work, allowing six hits and four earned runs. Despite the rough hitting line, the Pirates’ offense carried the team, pushing across seven runs in the last two frames to seal an 11-5 victory.
Facing the Pirates is left-hander Shane Drohan, a rookie who has shown encouraging signs early in his major league career. The 27-year-old from South Florida began the season as a starter on April 8 but moved to the bullpen through April and May. Drohan returned to the rotation in June and has gone on to win five of his seven starts since rejoining the rotation. His most recent start came against the St. Louis Cardinals on July 6, when he worked six innings and allowed six hits and three runs in a 4-3 Brewers win at Busch Stadium.
Now Drohan will test himself against a Pirates lineup eager to build momentum heading into the All-Star break. The Brewers will look for another solid performance from Drohan to keep their road trip afloat and to exploit any opportunities presented by Pittsburgh’s lineup as they try to carry a positive note into the break.
Game details: The venue is PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The broadcast will be available on KDKA AM/FM and Sportsnet Pittsburgh. The pitching matchups are Shane Drohan (4-2, 2.97 ERA) against Bubba Chandler (3-8, 4.82 ERA). This clash marks a pivotal point as both teams aim to finish the first half on a high note and set the tone for the second half of the season.
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