Milwaukee Brewers

Pirates Win With Late Rally

From Elias: The Pirates overcame a 4-2 deficit by scoring four runs in the eighth inning and they defeated the Brewers in Milwaukee, 6-4. It was the fifth time this season that Pittsburgh won a game after trailing at any point in the seventh inning or later, the most such wins in the major leagues.

Fantasy Facts - Betancourt's power surge

Since April 16, Yuniesky Betancourt has hit 5 home runs on fastballs, cutters or sinkers, tied for third most during that span. That is already 2 more home runs than he hit on those pitches all last season.

Brewers' Streaks End as Pirates Avoid Sweep

Pirates 6, Brewers 4

Pirates 6, Brewers 4

Brewers need to acquire a reliever

Brewers fans aren't accustomed to seeing the Pirates actually win a game at Miller Park -- the Brewers are a remarkable 46-8 at home against the Pirates since 2007. They are, however, too accustomed to seeing John Axford struggle.

Four-Run Eighth Inning Lifts Pirates

Starling Marte's two-run home run highlighted a four-run eighth inning as the Pirates beat the Brewers 6-4 to avoid the sweep.

Trust the hot start?

Eric Karabell and Tristan Cockcroft discuss whether they believe in players who are off to hot starts, such as the Brewers' Yuniesky Betancourt.

Rookie rankings: Shelby Miller No. 1

With a month of the season in the books, rookies are making impacts on their teams across the majors. For some, their arrivals and performances were expected; others have been pleasant surprises.

The GM's Office: Rookie Watch

Jim Bowden takes a look at this year's rookie class, dominated by pitchers.