Brewers and Pirates Battle It Out: Yelich Shines in Rain-Delayed Contest, Teams Gear Up for Next Showdown
Pittsburgh, PA – Baseball fans witnessed an eventful matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at PNC Park. The Brewers ultimately emerged victorious with an 8-4 win in a game that saw impressive offensive displays and a weather interruption.
The Brewers’ offense was notably powered by Christian Yelich, who had a stellar performance, including launching two home runs. His first, a three-run shot in the 1st inning, set the early tone for Milwaukee. Joey Ortiz also contributed a solo home run for the Brewers in the 2nd inning.
The Pirates fought back, with Spencer Horwitz hitting his first home run of the season in the 4th inning. Oneil Cruz contributed with an RBI double in the 6th inning and later scored on a double play. Bryan Reynolds also drove in a run with a double in the 9th.
The game experienced a rain delay in the bottom of the 6th inning, temporarily halting the action. However, play resumed, allowing the Brewers to further extend their lead, notably with Sal Frelick delivering a two-run single in the 8th inning.
Both starting pitchers, Aaron Civale for the Brewers and Mike Burrows for the Pirates, were tested. Civale managed to escape a jam in the 3rd inning, while Burrows recorded his first strikeout early in the game but was ultimately tagged with several runs.
Looking Ahead: Pirates Host Brewers Again Tonight
The two teams are set to face each other again tonight, Friday, May 23, 2025, at PNC Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM ET. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet PT and FDSWI.
Oddsmakers have the Pirates as slight favorites for Friday’s contest.
Injury Report:
Both teams are managing player injuries:
For the Brewers, notable players on the injury list around the time of these games include pitchers Aaron Civale (hamstring, listed as 15-Day IL), Connor Thomas (60-Day IL), Nestor Cortes (60-Day IL), D.L. Hall (60-Day IL), Aaron Ashby (oblique, 15-Day IL), and Brandon Woodruff (shoulder, 15-Day IL). Outfielder Garrett Mitchell (oblique, 10-Day IL) is also sidelined. Right-handed pitcher Carlos Rodriguez was reportedly recalled by the Brewers on May 22nd.
The Pirates are also dealing with injuries, including pitchers Justin Lawrence (60-Day IL), Tim Mayza (60-Day IL), Jared Jones (60-Day IL), Colin Holderman (thumb, 15-Day IL), Dauri Moreta (elbow, 60-Day IL), and Johan Oviedo (elbow, 60-Day IL). Infielder Nick Gonzales (60-Day IL) and catcher Endy Rodriguez (finger, 10-Day IL) are also unavailable.
Fans will be watching to see if the Pirates can bounce back tonight or if the Brewers will continue their winning ways. Stay tuned for more updates as this NL Central rivalry continues
