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Brewers Eye Third Straight Win vs Pirates, Harrison Starts

8/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On August 5, 2026, the Brewers host the Pirates with Kyle Harrison (3.01 ERA) starting against Paul Skenes, who surrendered five runs on July 31 and earned a 6-0 win on April 24.
After a 4-3 loss, the Brewers have won two 4-2 games and aim for a third win.
On August 6, 2026, Dustin May (4.38 ERA, 106 K) will start against Braxton Ashcraft (3.96 ERA, 140 K) as Skenes’s replacement.

History

Historical Context

The 1908 Chicago Cubs, managed by Frank Chance and led by pitcher Mordecai “Three-Finger” Brown, became the first MLB team to repeat as World Series champions (1907-08). That back-to-back win cemented the value of ace starters, a strategy seen today as the Brewers and Pirates build rotations around dominant pitchers. The Cubs’ 108-year title drought ended in 2016.

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Story summary

On August 5, 2026, the Brewers host the Pirates with Kyle Harrison (3.01 ERA) starting against Paul Skenes, who surrendered five runs on July 31 and earned a 6-0 win on April 24.
After a 4-3 loss, the Brewers have won two 4-2 games and aim for a third win.
On August 6, 2026, Dustin May (4.38 ERA, 106 K) will start against Braxton Ashcraft (3.96 ERA, 140 K) as Skenes’s replacement.

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