Game Thread: Gerrit Cole leads Pirates into Milwaukee

Gerrit Cole faces Matt Garza to open a four-game series in Milwaukee at 7:40 p.m. Last time out Cole went seven strong innings against the Rockies, halting a skid of four lackluster starts.

The lineups:

Pirates

1. Adam Frazier, LF
2. Josh Harrison, 2B
3. Gregory Polanco, RF
4. David Freese, 3B
5. Josh Bell, 1B
6. Andrew McCutchen, CF
7. Francisco Cervelli, C
8. Jordy Mercer, SS
9. Gerrit Cole, P

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Brewers

1. Eric Sogard, 2B
2. Eric Thames, 1B
3. Domingo Santana, RF
4. Travis Shaw, 3B
5. Hernan Perez, LF
6. Manny Pina, C
7. Keon Broxton, CF
8. Orlando Arcia, SS
9. Matt Garza, P