Noah Hiles’ weekend thoughts: The Pirates won’t be going away without a fight - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Pittsburgh Pirates are surging into the All-Star break following a dominant sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers.
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The brief
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 14-5 on July 12, 2026, completing a series sweep. MLB.com reports the team enters the All-Star break three games above .500, their best mark at that juncture since 2016.
TribLIVE highlights the team's eagerness to return from the hiatus, with players calling the momentum "addicting." The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel characterizes the series as a "brutal sweep" for the Brewers, while the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette asserts the Pirates will remain competitive. Coverage does not yet specify the opponents or dates for the games immediately following the All-Star break.
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Quick answers
What was the result of the Pirates' final game before the break?
The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5 on July 12, 2026.
How does the Pirates' current standing compare to past seasons?
MLB.com notes the team is three games above .500, their best record at the All-Star break since 2016.
How is the team's momentum described?
TribLIVE reports players find the momentum "addicting" and are eager to return from the break.
Coverage (5)
- ‘It’s addicting’: Pirates eager to return from All-Star break, continue riding wave of momentum TribLIVE.com · 5h ago
- Pirates 14-5 Brewers (Jul 12, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 5h ago
- Pirates roll into break 3 games above .500 -- their best mark since 2016 MLB.com · 5h ago
- This one thing is clear for the Brewers after brutal sweep in Pittsburgh Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 5h ago
- Noah Hiles’ weekend thoughts: The Pirates won’t be going away without a fight Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 5h ago
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