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Photos: Pirates 4, Brewers 2

Chris Stewart puts the Pirates ahead, 1-0, in the second inning with an RBI single off of Brewers starter Jimmy Nelson on Thursday in Pittsburgh. Stewart finished the day 3 for 3 with a run scored and an RBI.
Chris Stewart puts the Pirates ahead, 1-0, in the second inning with an RBI single off of Brewers starter Jimmy Nelson on Thursday in Pittsburgh. Stewart finished the day 3 for 3 with a run scored and an RBI.
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Adam Frazier scores the first run of the day for the Pirates in the second inning against the Brewers on Thursday.
Adam Frazier scores the first run of the day for the Pirates in the second inning against the Brewers on Thursday.
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Rookie Brett Phillips cracks an RBI double to get the Brewers on the scoreboard against the Pirates in the fourth inning on Thursday in Pittsburgh.
Rookie Brett Phillips cracks an RBI double to get the Brewers on the scoreboard against the Pirates in the fourth inning on Thursday in Pittsburgh.
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Hernan Perez is greeted by Brewers skipper Craig Counsell after scoring on Brett Phillips' double in the top of the fourth inning on Thursday in Pittsburgh.
Hernan Perez is greeted by Brewers skipper Craig Counsell after scoring on Brett Phillips' double in the top of the fourth inning on Thursday in Pittsburgh.
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Gregory Polanco ties the game in the bottom of the fourth inning for the Pirates with a solo blast off Brewers starter Jimmy Nelson on Thursday at PNC Park.
Gregory Polanco ties the game in the bottom of the fourth inning for the Pirates with a solo blast off Brewers starter Jimmy Nelson on Thursday at PNC Park.
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Josh Harrison stands on second after putting the Pirates ahead for good against the Brewers with an RBI single on Thursday at PNC Park. Harrison went to second on Domingo Santana's throw home from right field trying to nab Chris Stewart who scored on the play.
Josh Harrison stands on second after putting the Pirates ahead for good against the Brewers with an RBI single on Thursday at PNC Park. Harrison went to second on Domingo Santana's throw home from right field trying to nab Chris Stewart who scored on the play.
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Jimmy Nelson sees his string a strong starts come to an end for the Brewers as he is saddled with the loss after allowing four runs on six hits with a walk and five strikeouts in just five innings against the Pirates on Thursday.
Jimmy Nelson sees his string a strong starts come to an end for the Brewers as he is saddled with the loss after allowing four runs on six hits with a walk and five strikeouts in just five innings against the Pirates on Thursday.
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Pirates starter Jameson Taillon limits the Brewers to two runs on six hits with two walks and eight strikeouts as he picked up the win on Thursday.
Pirates starter Jameson Taillon limits the Brewers to two runs on six hits with two walks and eight strikeouts as he picked up the win on Thursday.
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Jonathan Villar is tagged out by Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier as he tries to steal second after leading off the top of the seventh inning with a single for the Brewers on Thursday.
Jonathan Villar is tagged out by Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier as he tries to steal second after leading off the top of the seventh inning with a single for the Brewers on Thursday.
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The Pirates end the Brewers' last decent threat Thursday as shortstop Max Moroff sidesteps a sliding Eric Thames as he throws to first to get Orlando Arcia for a double play in the top of the eighth inning.
The Pirates end the Brewers' last decent threat Thursday as shortstop Max Moroff sidesteps a sliding Eric Thames as he throws to first to get Orlando Arcia for a double play in the top of the eighth inning.
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