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Konnor Griffin's 2-Run Double Highlights a 5-Run Second Inning as Pirates Hold Off Brewers 7-4

On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 at PNC Park, powered by a five-run second inning that proved decisive.
Konnor Griffin hit a two-run single and Henry Davis added a two-run homer during the rally, while Brewers starter Kyle Harrison allowed five runs in just 1 2/3 innings.
Pirates RHP Khristian Curtis earned the win, working 3 1/3 innings of relief; the Pirates remain well out of the National League wild-card chase.
Despite the loss, the division-leading Brewers maintain the best record in the major leagues, though they went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position and left 11 runners on base.
Pittsburgh faces Kansas City on Friday night, while the Brewers will start RHP Dustin May against the Baltimore Orioles in their next series.

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