Pittsburgh Pirates set franchise home run record amid Brewers loss

During a recent matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park, the Pirates set a new franchise record for home runs in a single season. Center fielder Oneil Cruz contributed to the milestone with a solo home run in the fourth inning, marking the team’s 172nd home run of 2026. This represents a significant power increase for the Pirates, who hit the fewest home runs in baseball during the previous season.

On the pitching side, Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison struggled in his recent outing, allowing five runs on four hits over 1 2/3 innings. This performance is part of a recent slump for Harrison, whose ERA rose from 2.79 to 4.25 following several difficult starts. Harrison addressed his recent difficulties, stating, “I’ll be straight up. It’s been tough. First time I’ve really gone through this; consecutive starts not really going my way.” He expressed his intention to maintain his routine and continue working to improve his performance.