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Brewers-Pirates Series Finale Streams on Peacock as Pitcher Rotation Shifts
7/13/2026, 12:24:59 PM
Game Overview and Streaming Details
The Milwaukee Brewers close their three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 11:15 a.m. CT in PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA. The contest will stream exclusively on Peacock, the NBC-based service that also carried the July 5 game. Peacock offers a premium plan at $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year and a premium-plus plan with no ads at $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year; the service does not provide a free trial.
Pitcher Change Due to Fatigue
The series finale was originally slated as a marquee matchup between 2026 NL Cy Young Award front-runner Jacob Misiorowski (Milwaukee) and two-time Cy Young winner Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh). After the Brewers were swept in Saturday’s doubleheader, the club announced that Misiorowski will not pitch because of fatigue. Right-hander Robert Gasser (2-3, 4.15 ERA, 1.18 WHIP) will start for Milwaukee in place of Misiorowski.
Road Trip Context and Team Record
Entering the game, the Brewers sit at 59-36, having begun the road swing with a 6-2 record that included a four-of-five sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals. The trip has been “stormy”: after sweeping the Cardinals, Milwaukee lost both games of a doubleheader against the Pirates by one run each. Six of the ten road-trip games have been decided by a single run, with the Brewers 3-3 in those contests. A win on Sunday would give Milwaukee a 7-4 road-trip record and 60 wins at the All-Star break, the first time the franchise has reached that mark.
Key Pitcher Statistics
- Jacob Misiorowski: 10-4, league-leading 1.62 ERA, 2.11 FIP, 167 strikeouts in 111 innings.
- Robert Gasser: 2-3, 4.15 ERA, 1.18 WHIP.
- Paul Skenes: 7-8, 3.58 ERA, 2.99 FIP, 123 strikeouts in 103 innings; third consecutive All-Star selection.
Milwaukee’s staff holds a 3.32 team ERA (1st in the NL) and a 3.43 bullpen ERA (4th), with 896 strikeouts over 825 2/3 innings. Pittsburgh’s staff posts a 4.32 team ERA (19th) and a 4.32 bullpen ERA (23rd), with 858 strikeouts over 839 2/3 innings.
Official Team Announcements
The Brewers communicated that the Peacock streaming arrangement will continue for two additional games this season and that the pitching change was made to protect Misiorowski’s health ahead of the All-Star break. No further commentary from league officials was provided.
Season Implications
Streaming the game on a subscription platform expands the Brewers’ national exposure while the pitcher adjustment underscores Milwaukee’s cautious management of its Cy Young contender. Securing a win would not only push the club past the 60-win threshold for the first time in franchise history but also set a positive tone heading into a post-All-Star homestand that includes series against the New York Mets (starting July 20) and the Colorado Rockies (starting July 24).
