Game Thread: Jameson Taillon looks to end Pirates’ losing streak

Losers of five in a row and 10 of 11, the Pirates open their final homestand of 2017 with Jameson Taillon taking the mound against Brent Suter at 7:05 p.m.

The Pirates will send a right-handed-leaning group against the tall, skinny lefthander.

The lineups:

Brewers

1. Eric Sogard, SS
2. Neil Walker, 2B
3. Ryan Braun, LF
4. Travis Shaw, 3B
5. Eric Thames, 1B
6. Hernan Perez, RF
7. Stephen Vogt, C
8. Brett Phillips, CF
9. Brent Suter, P

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Pirates

1. Jordy Mercer, SS
2. Jordan Luplow, LF
3. Andrew McCutchen, CF
4. David Freese, 3B
5. Jose Osuna, 1B
6. Gregory Polanco, RF
7. Sean Rodriguez, 2B
8. Elias Diaz, C
9. Jameson Taillon, P