The Milwaukee Brewers' bats came alive early and often on Monday night, dismantling the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 in a game that was effectively decided by the fourth inning. Andrew Heaney's struggles continued as the Pirates' starter lasted just four frames, surrendering six runs on nine hits—including home runs to Brice Turang and Christian Yelich—before being pulled after 90 pitches. The Brewers' balanced attack saw seven different players record hits, with Isaac Collins leading the charge with a 2-for-5 performance while scoring twice. José Quintana delivered a masterclass on the mound, holding Pittsburgh to just one run over six efficient innings while striking out three and allowing only three hits.

Pittsburgh's offense never found its rhythm, managing just four hits total, with Joey Bart's solo homer in the seventh inning providing their only run. The loss drops the Pirates further behind in the playoff hunt, while the Brewers' dominant performance—backed by flawless relief from Grant Anderson and Shelby Miller—keeps them firmly in the postseason conversation. With Quintana continuing his resurgence (3.44 ERA) and the lineup clicking, Milwaukee looks poised to make a late-season push.