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The Milwaukee Brewers narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 in a close game on Wednesday night. The Brewers capitalized on a sloppy second inning by the Pirates, scoring three runs off an error, two walks, two hit batters, and an RBI single by William Contreras.

Contreras had a standout performance with three hits, while Sal Frelick contributed two hits for the Brewers. Bryan Hudson pitched 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief to earn the win, and Joel Payamps secured his fourth save despite a couple of errors in the ninth inning.

Bryan Reynolds provided a spark for the Pirates with a two-run homer, but the team struggled to generate offense against the Brewers’ bullpen. Bryse Wilson, making his second start of the season, showed promise for the Brewers as a potential full-time starter.

Despite a late opportunity to tie the game in the ninth inning, the Pirates fell short and have now scored two or fewer runs in seven of their last eight games. Manager Derek Shelton acknowledged the team’s missed opportunities but remains optimistic about their potential.

In the upcoming series finale, Freddy Peralta will start for the Brewers against Mitch Keller for the Pirates. Both teams will look to secure a series win in what promises to be another competitive matchup.