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Pirates Preview: Josh Fleming Gets Start Opposite Bryse Wilson

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April 24, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates earned their second-straight victory over the Milwaukee Brewers by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday night at PNC Park.

Bailey Falter turned in another excellent start for the Pirates (13-11) and Andrew McCutchen led off the bottom of the first with a home run for the second-straight game.

After getting swept in back-to-back series leading up to this four-game set, the Pirates have a chance to get a series win over the Brewers (14-8) on Wednesday night.

Wednesday’s first pitch is the usual 6:40 ET start and the game will be aired on SportsNet Pittsburgh.

Weather

Mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the 50s throughout the game. Winds NNW at 8-12 mph.

The Pittsburgh Pirates Will Send Out LHP Josh Fleming (1-0, 1.74 ERA)

Fleming will make his first start with the Pirates after 10 appearances out of the bullpen to begin the season.

The left-hander has fared well during the early portion of the season and has excelled at inducing weak contact and generating ground balls.

Fleming has experience as a starter during his time with the Tampa Bay Rays. 22 of his 55 appearances with his former team came as a starting pitcher. As a starter, Fleming is 8-8 with a 6.10 ERA.

The Brewers are one of seven teams Fleming has yet to face in his career.

The Milwaukee Brewers Will Send Out RHP Bryse Wilson (2-0, 3.29 ERA)

Wilson will get a chance to face his former team. The right-hander pitcher for the Pirates from 2021-22 and went 4-13 with a 5.37 ERA in the black and gold.

Since joining the Brewers, Wilson has served primarily as a reliever but made one start on Apr. 17 against the San Diego Padres.

Wilson has found success since joining the Brewers and has gone a perfect 8-0 with a 2.69 ERA in 60 appearances. However, he has been susceptible to the long ball this year with three surrendered in 13.2 innings.

Against the Pirates, Wilson has a 2-0 record with a 2.40 ERA in five appearances/two starts.

Brewers Hitters vs. Fleming

Gary Sánchez: 2 for 3, one home run, two RBIs
Jake Bauers: 1 for 3, one RBI, two strikeouts

Pirates Hitters vs. Wilson

Rowdy Tellez: 5 for 13, one double, two home runs, two RBIs
Andrew McCutchen: 2 for 11, one walk, two strikeouts
Bryan Reynolds: 1 for 3
Jared Triolo: 1 for 3, one double, one RBI

Tidbits

Andrew McCutchen’s home run on Tuesday was his 100th at PNC Park, the most of any player.
Since the second inning of his season debut, Bailey Falter has posted a 1.73 ERA and has held opponents to a .154 batting average.
Falter matched a career-high with eight strikeouts on Tuesday and worked into the eighth inning for the first time in his career.