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Christian Yelich comes through in clutch as Brewers down Pirates

FIELD LEVEL MEDIA
Sep 16, 2026
6 hrs ago

Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich said he's "proud of the guys for doing what had be done” while going 5-2 against the Chicago Cubs over a span of 10 days.

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Christian Yelich's two-run single in the seventh inning was the game-winning hit as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 on Wednesday night at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

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Photos: Brewers start road series against division rival Pirates

BASEBALL-MLB-PIT-MIL/ — Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning on Tuesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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BASEBALL-MLB-PIT-MIL/ — Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras smiles as he returns behind the plate against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning on Tuesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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BASEBALL-MLB-PIT-MIL/ — Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Joey Ortiz (3) hits a single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning on Tuesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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BASEBALL-MLB-PIT-MIL/ — Milwaukee Brewers third baseman David Hamilton (6) hits a single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning on Tuesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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BASEBALL-MLB-PIT-MIL/ — Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Luis Lara (18) hits an RBI double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning on Tuesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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BASEBALL-MLB-PIT-MIL/ — Milwaukee Brewers third baseman David Hamilton (6) greets right fielder Luis Lara (left) crossing home plate to score a run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning on Tuesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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BASEBALL-MLB-PIT-MIL/ — Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (right) greets right fielder Luis Lara (left) crossing home plate to score a run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning on Tuesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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BASEBALL-MLB-PIT-MIL/ — Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (front) tags Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (rear) out at second base on a steal attempt during the sixth inning on Tuesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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