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Pirates Rain-Postpone Opener, Schedule Doubleheader vs Brewers

7/11/2026

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Pirates Postpone Opener

Pirates postponed the July 10 opener vs. Brewers and set a doubleheader for July 11.
Games will start at 12:05 p.m. and 4:05 p.m.
It is the Pirates’ first rain-postponement of 2026 and the season’s sixth rain-impacted game.
Pittsburgh is 47-47, five games behind the NL Wild Card leaders (52 wins).
Milwaukee leads the NL Central 59-34 and could hit 60 wins before the All-Star break, keeping Pirates’ Wild Card hopes alive.

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Bauers Homers

Jake Bauers hit a three-run homer after slick footwork at third, giving Milwaukee an 8-4 win over St. Louis.
Milwaukee signed right-hander Bryse Wilson before the All-Star break to strengthen its rotation.
The July 11 doubleheader will air on the Brewers’ regional sports network, with Brandon Sproat vs. Braxton Ashcraft in the morning and Shane Drohan vs. Bubba Chandler in the evening.

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Pirates Postpone Opener

Pirates postponed the July 10 opener vs. Brewers and set a doubleheader for July 11.
Games will start at 12:05 p.m. and 4:05 p.m.
It is the Pirates’ first rain-postponement of 2026 and the season’s sixth rain-impacted game.
Pittsburgh is 47-47, five games behind the NL Wild Card leaders (52 wins).
Milwaukee leads the NL Central 59-34 and could hit 60 wins before the All-Star break, keeping Pirates’ Wild Card hopes alive.

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