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Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (August 05, 2026)

August 5, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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Milwaukee holds the best record in baseball at 70-43, leads the NL Central, and has been one of the most dominant teams in the sport all season. Pittsburgh sits 14 games back at 57-58, going 4-6 over its last ten. On paper, this is a mismatch. In practice, the Pirates have made the Brewers uncomfortable all year, and that tension gives this game a different kind of weight.

For Pittsburgh, Nick Gonzales (.306, 127 hits) and Jake Mangum (.302, 90 hits, 20 stolen bases) give the offense a legitimate top of the order, while Ryan O’Hearn — listed day-to-day with a quad injury — is a significant question mark at 17 home runs and 69 RBI. Brandon Lowe has been the Pirates’ power anchor with 23 home runs and 71 RBI.

Milwaukee counters with a lineup that has real depth. Jackson Chourio (.280, 14 HR, 55 runs) and William Contreras (.270, 10 HR, 57 RBI) anchor the middle of the order, while Brice Turang has been quietly excellent — 112 hits, 71 RBI, and 71 runs scored. The Brewers are at home, where they’ve gone 37-21.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers Game Information

Game Date: August 05, 2026
Game Time: 07:40 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN and ESPN Deportes
Location: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

12:30 PM ET
Esmerlyn Valdez strikes out swinging.
10:18 AM ET
Esmerlyn Valdez strikes out swinging.
10:33 PM ET
Esmerlyn Valdez strikes out swinging.
10:17 PM ET
Esmerlyn Valdez strikes out swinging.
10:16 PM ET
Esmerlyn Valdez called out on strikes.
10:16 PM ET
Esmerlyn Valdez called out on strikes.
10:14 PM ET
Bryan Reynolds lines out to right field to Luis Lara.
10:13 PM ET
Brandon Lowe flies out to deep center field to Garrett Mitchell.
10:11 PM ET
Trevor Megill (P) replaces Abner Uribe (P).
10:09 PM ET
Andrew Vaughn grounds out to shortstop, Nick Gonzales to Spencer Horwitz.
10:07 PM ET
Christian Yelich strikes out swinging.
10:04 PM ET
William Contreras strikes out swinging.
10:04 PM ET
William Contreras strikes out swinging.
10:02 PM ET
Garrett Mitchell walks.
9:59 PM ET
Evan Sisk (P) replaces Lake Bachar (P).
9:59 PM ET
Spencer Horwitz remains in the game as 1B.
9:59 PM ET
Evan Sisk (P) replaces Lake Bachar (P).
9:59 PM ET
Spencer Horwitz remains in the game as 1B.
9:58 PM ET
Jake Mangum grounds out to second base, Brice Turang to Andrew Vaughn.
9:57 PM ET
Ronny Simon grounds out to second base, Brice Turang to Andrew Vaughn.
9:55 PM ET
Spencer Horwitz grounds out to shallow right field, Brice Turang to Andrew Vaughn.
9:53 PM ET
Spencer Horwitz pinch-hitting for Rafael Flores.
9:52 PM ET
Abner Uribe (P) replaces Antonio Senzatela (P).
9:52 PM ET
Joey Ortiz (3B) replaces David Hamilton (3B), batting 9th.
9:50 PM ET
Jackson Chourio pops out to second base to Brandon Lowe.
9:49 PM ET
Brice Turang strikes out swinging.
9:47 PM ET
David Hamilton flies out to Ronny Simon.
9:45 PM ET
Jacob Gonzalez remains in the game as SS.
9:43 PM ET
Jacob Gonzalez strikes out on a foul tip.
9:42 PM ET
Jacob Gonzalez pinch-hitting for Jared Triolo.
9:41 PM ET
Antonio Senzatela (P) replaces DL Hall (P).
9:39 PM ET
Endy Rodríguez homers to center field. Bryan Reynolds scores.
9:36 PM ET
Nick Gonzales grounds out to shortstop. Esmerlyn Valdez out at second. Bryan Reynolds to third.
9:34 PM ET
Esmerlyn Valdez walks.
9:31 PM ET
Bryan Reynolds singles to center field.
9:30 PM ET
DL Hall (P) replaces Chad Patrick (P).
9:28 PM ET
Cooper Pratt grounds out to shortstop, Jared Triolo to Rafael Flores.
9:27 PM ET
Luis Lara called out on strikes.
9:23 PM ET
Andrew Vaughn walks.
9:21 PM ET
Christian Yelich singles to deep left field.
9:19 PM ET
William Contreras homers to center field.
9:19 PM ET
Garrett Mitchell grounds out to second base, Brandon Lowe to Rafael Flores.
9:17 PM ET
Lake Bachar (P) replaces Paul Skenes (P).
9:17 PM ET
Ronny Simon remains in the game as LF.
9:17 PM ET
Jake Mangum switches from LF to CF.
9:15 PM ET
Brandon Lowe called out on strikes.
9:12 PM ET
Jake Mangum lines out to left field to Jackson Chourio.
9:11 PM ET
Ronny Simon walks.
9:08 PM ET
Ronny Simon pinch-hitting for Jhostynxon Garcia.
9:08 PM ET
Rafael Flores strikes out on a foul tip.
9:03 PM ET
Chad Patrick (P) replaces Kyle Harrison (P).
9:01 PM ET
Jackson Chourio lines out to deep left field to Jake Mangum.
9:00 PM ET
Brice Turang strikes out swinging.
8:58 PM ET
David Hamilton flies out to center field to Jhostynxon Garcia.
8:55 PM ET
Jared Triolo called out on strikes.
8:53 PM ET
Endy Rodríguez strikes out swinging.
8:52 PM ET
Endy Rodríguez called out on strikes.
8:52 PM ET
Endy Rodríguez called out on strikes.
8:51 PM ET
Nick Gonzales strikes out on a foul tip.
8:47 PM ET
Cooper Pratt grounds out to second base. Luis Lara out at second.
8:46 PM ET
Luis Lara walks. Andrew Vaughn to second.
8:43 PM ET
Andrew Vaughn singles to shallow right field. Christian Yelich scores. William Contreras scores.
8:41 PM ET
Christian Yelich doubles to deep right field. William Contreras to third. Garrett Mitchell scores.
8:38 PM ET
William Contreras walks.
8:35 PM ET
Garrett Mitchell walks.
8:33 PM ET
Jackson Chourio strikes out swinging.
8:30 PM ET
Esmerlyn Valdez strikes out swinging.
8:28 PM ET
Bryan Reynolds strikes out swinging.
8:25 PM ET
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
8:22 PM ET
Brice Turang lines out to deep left field to Jake Mangum.
8:20 PM ET
David Hamilton strikes out swinging.
8:18 PM ET
Cooper Pratt strikes out on a foul tip.
8:14 PM ET
Jake Mangum strikes out swinging.
8:11 PM ET
Jhostynxon Garcia strikes out swinging.
8:10 PM ET
Rafael Flores walks.
8:09 PM ET
Jared Triolo grounds out to second base to Andrew Vaughn.
8:06 PM ET
Luis Lara flies out to right field to Esmerlyn Valdez.
8:04 PM ET
Andrew Vaughn grounds out to shallow infield, Brandon Lowe to Rafael Flores.
8:03 PM ET
Christian Yelich strikes out swinging.
7:59 PM ET
Endy Rodríguez grounds out to shallow infield. Nick Gonzales out at second.
7:58 PM ET
Nick Gonzales singles to center field.
7:57 PM ET
Esmerlyn Valdez called out on strikes.
7:54 PM ET
William Contreras grounds out to shallow infield, Paul Skenes to Rafael Flores.
7:51 PM ET
Garrett Mitchell called out on strikes.
7:50 PM ET
Jackson Chourio flies out to deep center field to Jhostynxon Garcia. Brice Turang to third.
7:47 PM ET
Brice Turang walks.
7:43 PM ET
Bryan Reynolds strikes out swinging.
7:42 PM ET
Brandon Lowe grounds out to shortstop, Cooper Pratt to Andrew Vaughn.
7:41 PM ET
Jake Mangum grounds out to shallow infield, David Hamilton to Andrew Vaughn.

Game Preview

Milwaukee’s 13-game lead in the NL Central makes the division race effectively settled, but the Pirates have gone 5-1 against the Brewers this season — a head-to-head record that stands as one of the more striking anomalies in the NL. Pittsburgh hasn’t been able to translate that success into a broader turnaround, sitting 14 games back, but against this particular opponent they’ve found something that works. For the Brewers, protecting home turf against a team that has consistently beaten them this year carries its own kind of urgency, regardless of where the standings sit.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 70-43
Home Record: 37-21
Away Record: 33-22
Division Record: 20-11
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .619

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 57-58
Home Record: 29-28
Away Record: 28-30
Division Record: 20-18
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .496

Stat Leaders

Milwaukee Brewers (70-43, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Tyler Black, 0.333
RBI Leader: Brice Turang, 69 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jake Bauers, 20 HR
Runs Leader: Brice Turang, 71 Runs
Hits Leader: Brice Turang, 112 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: David Hamilton, 20 SB
ERA Leader: Brian Fitzpatrick, 1.35 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Jacob Misiorowski, 195 K
Wins Leader: Aaron Ashby, 12 W
Saves Leader: Trevor Megill, 19 SV

Pittsburgh Pirates (57-58, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Nick Gonzales, 0.306
RBI Leader: Brandon Lowe, 71 RBI
Home Run Leader: Brandon Lowe, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Bryan Reynolds, 76 Runs
Hits Leader: Nick Gonzales, 127 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Oneil Cruz, 21 SB
ERA Leader: Evan Sisk, 2.23 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Paul Skenes, 156 K
Wins Leader: Braxton Ashcraft, 11 W
Saves Leader: Gregory Soto, 14 SV

What to Watch For

Jared Jones takes the ball for Pittsburgh with a 2-2 record and a 4.02 ERA. He’s been inconsistent, but the Pirates’ season-series success against Milwaukee suggests their approach against this lineup has worked, and Jones will need to carry that forward. On the offensive side, Spencer Horwitz (.271, 10 HR, 36 RBI) has been a thorn in Milwaukee’s side this year and remains one of the more dangerous bats in Pittsburgh’s lineup against this club.

For the Brewers, Logan Henderson brings a 2.70 ERA and six wins into this start — numbers that reflect a pitcher who has been sharp and efficient. The Milwaukee offense has enough moving parts to be dangerous in any given game, and Chourio’s combination of power and speed (14 HR, 10 SB) makes him a constant threat.

The absence of Oneil Cruz (hand) and Ryan O’Hearn (day-to-day, quad) limits Pittsburgh’s ceiling, but Konnor Griffin — also sidelined with a finger injury — leaves a gap in a lineup that was already thin. Esmerlyn Valdez (.253, 14 HR) steps into a larger role and is worth watching as Pittsburgh tries to keep its unlikely edge over the division leaders alive.

Milwaukee Brewers Injury Report

Kyle Harrison – Forearm (D15) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed LHP Kyle Harrison on the 15-day injured list with left forearm tightness.
Brandon Woodruff – Shoulder (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers transferred RHP Brandon Woodruff from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Brian Fitzpatrick – Elbow (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers transferred LHP Brian Fitzpatrick to the 60-day injured list due to left elbow injury.
Jake Bauers – Abdominal (Day-to-Day) – Bauers was scratched for Tuesday’s (Aug. 4) game against the Pirates with abdominal soreness.
Quinn Priester – Wrist (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers said on Thursday (Jun. 18) that Priester will undergo thoracic outlet compression surgery and is expected to be sidelined 8-to-10 months, per Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Angel Zerpa – Forearm (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers transferred LHP Angel Zerpa to the 60-day injured list with left forearm tightness.
Joel Kuhnel – Shoulder (D15) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed RHP Joel Kuhnel on the 15-day injured list due to right rotator cuff tendinopathy.
Rob Zastryzny – Shoulder (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers transferred LHP Rob Zastryzny from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left trapezius strain.
Sal Frelick – Shoulder (D10) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed OF Sal Frelick on the 10-day injured list due to shoulder strain.
JoJo Romero – Appendix (D15) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed LHP JoJo Romero on the 15-day injured list with appendicitis.

Pittsburgh Pirates Injury Report

Evan Sisk – Elbow (D15) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed LHP Evan Sisk on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow inflammation.
Konnor Griffin – Finger (D60) – The Pittsburgh Pirates transferred INF Konnor Griffin from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left-hand ring finger sagittal band injury.
Ryan O’Hearn – Quad (D10) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed OF Ryan O’Hearn on the 10-day injured list with a left quad strain.
Chris Devenski – Illness (D60) – The Pittsburgh Pirates transferred RHP Chris Devenski to the 60-day injured list due to illness.
Oneil Cruz – Hand (D60) – The Pittsburgh Pirates transferred OF Oneil Cruz to the 60-day injured list due to left hand injury.
Mitch Keller – Arm (D60) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed RHP Mitch Keller on the 60-day injured list with a right arm teres major muscle injury.

Milwaukee Brewers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 05, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 06, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 07, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
August 08, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
August 09, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
August 10, 2026 at San Diego Padres
August 11, 2026 at San Diego Padres
August 12, 2026 at San Diego Padres
August 13, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
August 14, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers

Pittsburgh Pirates Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 05, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
August 06, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
August 07, 2026 vs New York Mets
August 08, 2026 vs New York Mets
August 09, 2026 vs New York Mets
August 11, 2026 at Miami Marlins
August 12, 2026 at Miami Marlins
August 13, 2026 at Miami Marlins
August 14, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 15, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox

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