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Cleric Establishes Team Milestone as Brewers Triumph Over Pirates by a 5-2 Margin

Pitcher Quinn Priester achieved a new team record by securing his 11th consecutive victory in a game, while Jake Bauers contributed by driving in two runs. As a result, the Milwaukee Brewers emerged triumphant over the Pittsburgh Pirates with a score of 5-2 during their match on Friday evening.

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Cleric Sets New Franchise Mark in Brewers' 5-2 Victory over Pirates
Cleric Sets New Franchise Mark in Brewers' 5-2 Victory over Pirates

Cleric Establishes Team Milestone as Brewers Triumph Over Pirates by a 5-2 Margin

The Milwaukee Brewers continued their impressive form on Friday night, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2. The win extends the Brewers' road record to an impressive 31-11 in their last 42 games.

Brandon Woodruff (5-2, 3.69 ERA) started for the Brewers and pitched effectively, setting the stage for a perfect ninth inning by Abner Uribe, securing his fifth save of the season. Quinn Priester (12-2) took the loss for the Pirates, giving up two runs and six hits, striking out six, and walking one in seven innings.

The decisive hit of the game came in the sixth inning, when Jake Bauers drove in two runs with a line-drive double. Bauers, along with Brice Turang and William Contreras, each had two hits for the Brewers.

The Pittsburgh Pirates, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm. Mitch Keller (6-13, 4.21) will start for the Pirates on Saturday night as they aim to bounce back from their fifth loss in 17 games. Johan Oviedo put in a commendable performance, allowing only one unearned run and one hit in five innings. Spencer Horwitz and Oneil Cruz each had two hits for the Pirates, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.

The Brewers' win not only extends their lead in the NL Central but also ends the Pittsburgh Pirates' seven-game home winning streak. The game on Saturday night will be a crucial one, with both teams looking to secure a valuable victory.

It's worth noting that Priester's win marks his 11th consecutive decision for the Brewers. He was acquired from Boston in a trade on April 7 and was the Pirates' first-round pick in the 2019 amateur draft. Priester's impressive run has seen him break the record for consecutive decisions won, a mark previously held by Chris Bosio and Cal Eldred.

Andrew Vaughn and Brice Turang added late insurance runs for the Brewers in the ninth inning, ensuring a comfortable victory for the visiting team.

The game on Saturday night promises to be an exciting one, with both teams eager to claim victory. The Milwaukee Brewers will be looking to maintain their lead in the NL Central, while the Pittsburgh Pirates will be aiming to get back on track. The game will be played at PNC Park, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 PM EST.

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