The lead
July 11, 2026 - Pittsburgh - the Pittsburgh Pirates swept a doubleheader from the Milwaukee Brewers, winning the opener 7-6 and the nightcap 3-2 at PNC Park, per the Associated Press recap on CBS Sports. The twin bill made up Friday's postponement.
How the game turned
Pittsburgh grinded out both ends of the doubleheader in one-run fashion, holding on 7-6 in the opener and 3-2 in the nightcap. Milwaukee pushed in both games but could not complete either comeback.
Pitching and matchup notes
Pirates pitching held Milwaukee to eight total runs across both games. AthX Engine graded Pittsburgh at 18 team FP for the day—second overall on the Saturday card.
Bats that changed the board
The Pirates offense provided just enough in both one-run wins, cashing in scoring chances the Brewers could not match.
AthX Engine fantasy angle
Doubleheader sweeps stack team FP fast. Pittsburgh's 18 team FP across the twin bill registers on the daily leaderboard separately from dynamic pricing.
What comes next
The Pirates and Brewers closed their series Sunday in Pittsburgh.
*Sources: MLB.com schedule, CBS Sports/AP recap, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*
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