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Game #78 – July 1 – Milwaukee 8, Pittsburgh 6
The Pirates quickly fell behind 4-0 in the 2nd inning, but battled back to take a 6-4 lead in the 5th. But in the 6th inning the Brewers scored 4 times off of Bryse Wilson to secure the win.
WP: E. Lauer (4-5)
LP: B. Wilson (3-1)
SV: J. Hader (21)
Record: 36-42

TRANSACTION: Placed Ke'Bryan Hays on the 10-day Injured List (strained rib cage muscle). Purchased the contract of Ji-hwan Bae from AAA Indianapolis.

Game #79 – July 2 – Pittsburgh 3, Milwaukee 1
Michael Toglia and Lewin Diaz hit back-to-back home runs in the 2nd inning and Mitch Keller pitched 8.1 innings, allowing just 1 run on 6 hits, as the Pirates won a close game at PNC Park. Diaz added another run with this 2nd home run of the game in the bottom of the 8th.
WP: M. Keller (6-7)
LP: C. Burnes (7-5)
SV: D. Bednar (15)
Record: 37-42

TRANSACTION: Cody Bolton and Nick Mears designated for assignment and placed on waivers, Optioned Blake Cederlind to AAA Indianapolis.

Game #80 – July 3 – Pittsburgh 2, Milwaukee 1
Roberto Perez's solo home run in the bottom of the 5th inning was the difference in this tight contest at PNC Park.
WP: S. Alcantara (9-5)
LP: B. Woodruff (8-5)
SV: D. Bednar (16)
Record: 38-42

TRANSACTION: Sent Zach Thompson to AAA Indianapolis for injury rehab.

July 4 – Off Day

TRANSACTION: Placed Oneil Cruz on the 10-day Injured List (fractured rib). Purchased the contract of Taylor Trammel from AAA Indianapolis. Cruz is expected to miss up to 6 weeks.

Game #81 – July 5 – NY Yankees 7, Pittsburgh 5
Pittsburgh blew a 4-0 lead as the Yankees scored 4 times in the 6th inning and 3 times in the 7th to win the opener of this short, 2-game series.
WP: C. Green (3-1)
LP: B. Wilson (3-2)
SV: A. Chapman (21)
Record: 38-43

Game #82 – July 6 – Pittsburgh 3, New York 2
J. T. Brubaker had another strong start (6 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 7 K, 2 BB) and Estevan Florial came through in the clutch, hitting a walk-off single in the bottom of the 9th inning.
WP: M. Cronin (1-1)
LP: R. Marinaccio (2-3)
Record: 39-43

Game #83 – July 7 – Cincinnati 12, Pittsburgh 2
The Pirates were at Great American Ballpark for a make-up game and got pounded by the Reds. Mike Moustakas went 3-4 with a home run and 2 doubles, driving in 7 runs.
WP: C. Overtown (3-0)
LP: R. Contreras (2-5)
Record: 39-44

Game #84 – July 8 – Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 6
Estevan Florial's 3-run home run in the top of the 7th inning gave the Pirates a 6-4 lead, but the Brewers scored 3 times in the bottom of the inning off of Bryse Wilson to retake the lead.
WP: J. Hintzen (2-1)
LP: B. Wilson (3-3)
SV: J. Hader (23)
Record: 39-45

Game #85 – July 9 – Milwaukee 4, Pittsburgh 3
Estevan Florial hit a 2-run home run in the top of the 8th inning to give the Pirates a 3-2 lead, but Mauricio Dubon hit a 2-run home run with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th to give the Brewers a walk-off win.
WP: A. Perdomo (1-0)
LP: D. Bednar (4-4)
Record: 39-46

TRANSACTION: Assigned Sam Howard and Cody Bolton to AAA Indianapolis.

Game #86 – July 10 -- Milwaukee 3, Pittsburgh 2
In what is becoming a frustrating pattern, the Pirates bullpen blew another late lead. Milwaukee scored twice in the bottom of the 8th inning to sweep the series.
WP: A. Perdomo (2-0)
LP: T. Rainey (0-2)
SV: J. Hader (24)
Record: 39-47

TRADE: The Pirates traded Po-Yu Chen, Omar Cruz, and Daniel Amoral to the San Diego Padres, getting Austin Nola, Tom Cosgrove, and Jose Quezada in return.

Nola will give Pittsburgh an offensive upgrade at catcher. He is also a good first baseman and can also play the other 3 infield positions. In addition, he will add leadership in the locker room.

Cosgrove and Quezada are both hard-throwing bullpen options.

TRANSACTIONS: Activated Pablo Lopez from the Injured List and placed on the active roster. Optioned J. P. Sears to AAA Indianapolis. Designated Michael Perez and Blake Cederlind for assignment and placed on waivers. Assigned Tom Cosgrove and Jose Quezada to AAA Indianapolis.

DRAFT
Round 1 – 3B Jace Jung (#4)
There were other players the Pirates were interested in (Elijah Green, for example) on the board, but their expected signing costs were prohibitive. Jung is projected to be an above average hitter. If he fulfills his potential, R. J. Harrison believes he could make multiple trips to the All-Star Game. Projected 60 contact, 60 power, 65 Eye, 75 overall potential.
Supplemental Pick – C Adonys Guzman (#36)
Guzman is a premier defensive catcher who needs to improve offensively. Potential 55 contact, 55 power, 60 eye, 75 overall potential. 55 catcher rating and 75 arm.
Round 2 – 3B Tucker Toman (#44)
Toman is an 18 year old third baseman who is a plus contact hitter with the potential to hit the ball out of the ballpark every time he comes to the plate. Potential 65 contact, 65 power, 55 eye, 65 overall potential.
Round 3 – SP Sam Horn (#83)
Horn is a 2-way player who also has the opportunity to play QB at Missouri. His upside is as a #1 starter. Potential 65 fastball, 80 curveball, 60 change up, 65 stuff. Overall potential rating of 65.
Round 4 – CF Korbyn Dickerson's (#110)
An athletic center fielder who can impact the game with his speed and projects to be an above average center fielder. Potential 55 contact, 55 power, 55 eye, 60 overall potential. 75 speed and stealing.
Round 5 – SP Ethan Patera (#140)
R. J. Harrison projects Parera to be a solid #3 starter or better. Potential 60 fastball, 60 sinker, 60 change up and 55 slider, 55 stuff. Overall potential rating 55.
Round 6 – SP Oliver Santos
Round 7 – SP Collin McKinney
Round 8 – C. A. J. Shepard
Round 9 – SP Isaiah Lowe
Round 10 – SP Carson Turnquist
Round 11 – C Logan Sauve
Round 12 – SS Bryant Zayas
Round 13 – SP Aiden Weaver
Round 14 – 3B Ben Barrett
Round 15 – SP Evan Dobias
Round 16 – CF Giullianno Allende
Round 17 – SP Jacob Meador
Round 18 – C Simon Reid
Round 19 – SP Marcos Fuentes
Round 20 – SP Chris Stuart