Brewers Defeat Pirates 8-5 with Yelich Two Homers in Rain-Delayed Game

Christian Yelich had a standout performance with two home runs and four RBIs, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a rain-delayed game. Yelich's three-run homer off rookie starter Mike Burrows set the tone early, and his solo shot in the sixth extended the Brewers' lead. The Brewers' pitching was anchored by Aaron Civale, who returned from injury and pitched four innings, while rookie Carlos Rodriguez earned his first major league win in relief after the lengthy rain delay. The Pirates were led offensively by Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz, with Cruz hitting a solo homer and Horwitz contributing a solo home run and an RBI groundout. Despite the loss, the Pirates avoided a major league record by scoring five runs, ending a 26-game stretch of low offensive output. The game was marked by dramatic late-inning action, including a Pirates rally in the ninth and a 10th-inning comeback by Pittsburgh for a 6-5 win on a wild pitch after the previous night’s game, showing the competitive nature of the series between these teams.