APRIL 29, 2022•JSONLINE.COM
Brewers' Andrew McCutchen talks about winning hit against PiratesMilwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 3-4 including a first-inning home run and the ninth-inning winning hit against his former...
Hello, old friend: Cutch crushes Bucs early, latePITTSBURGH -- Andrew McCutchen has been back to PNC Park three times since the Pirates traded him away. He enjoys the atmosphere, the opport...
APRIL 28, 2022•MLB.COM
Key to Quintana's success? Changing it upPITTSBURGH -- Vintage. Against an all-too-familiar opponent, José Quintana authored his best outing since joining the Pirates, who blew a on...
APRIL 28, 2022•MLB.COM
Chris Stratton - Blows save in lossStratton (0-1) took the loss after allowing two runs on four hits during the ninth inning of Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Brewers. He didn't record a walk or strikeout.
ImpactAfter getting the first batter he faced to lineout, Stratton allowed four consecutive singles -- including a go-ahead, two-run single by Andrew McCutchen -- to blow his first save of the season. This is a tough blow for the veteran, who is currently competing for late-inning, high-leverage situations with fellow reliever David Bednar.
APRIL 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE
José Quintana - Five strong innings ThursdayQuintana allowed one run on four hits across five innings and didn't factor in the decision during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Brewers. He struck out nine and didn't record a walk.
ImpactQuintana allowed a leadoff home run to Andrew McCutchen, but the veteran lefty settled down and tossed five strong innings, including a season-high nine strikeouts. Across his first four starts with Pittsburgh, Quintana has a 3.32 ERA with a 17:8 K:BB. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 4 in Detroit.
APRIL 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Andrew McCutchen - Carries Brewers offense in winMcCutchen went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Pirates. He walked once and struck out once.
ImpactMcCutchen led off the game with a home run against Jose Quintana and added a game-winning, two-run single in the top of the ninth inning, producing all three runs for the Brewers against his former team. Thursday's performance marked McCutchen's first three-hit game and his first homer of the season. He's currently hitting .250 with nine RBI and three steals.
APRIL 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Devin Williams - Registers first saveWilliams tossed a scoreless ninth earning to earn his first save of the season during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Pirates. He struck out three and didn't record a walk.
ImpactWilliams got his first save opportunity of the season with Josh Hader, who pitched five times over the last seven days, unavailable. The Brewers scored two runs in the top of the ninth to take a 3-2 lead, and Williams shut the door quickly by striking out the side in the bottom half of the inning.
APRIL 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE
