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Konnor Griffin's 2-Run Double Highlights a 5-Run Second Inning as Pirates Hold Off Brewers 7-4
Konnor Griffin and Henry Davis powered a five-run second inning as Pittsburgh improved to 7-4 and salvaged the series, the AP said.
On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4, with Konnor Griffin hitting a two-run single and Henry Davis adding a two-run homer during a five-run second inning.
Milwaukee pitcher Kyle Harrison struggled early, allowing five runs over just 1 2/3 innings as Pittsburgh capitalized on control issues; Harrison has surrendered 24 runs across his last four outings.
Reliever Mason Montgomery secured his 14th save by working 1 1/3 innings, extending his scoreless streak to 21 2/3, while Khristian Curtis earned the win allowing one run in 3 1/3 innings.
Despite the victory, Pittsburgh remains entrenched in an 11th consecutive season without playoff appearance, while Milwaukee maintains its league-best 95-58 record atop the NL Central.
Milwaukee center fielder Garrett Mitchell missed his second consecutive game due to neck stiffness, while Pittsburgh prepares to host Kansas City and RHP Randy Dobnak on Friday.
Konnor Griffin connected a two-run single that was key in a second five-notch inning, and Henry Davis added a two-run home run to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-4 victory over Milwaukee's Brewers, the flamboyant champions of the National League's Central Division.