MILWAUKEE BREWERS

Brewers try for sweep of Pirates behind Aaron Wilkerson

Todd Rosiak
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Aaron Wilkerson, who will take Jimmy Nelson's spot in the rotation on Wednesday, went 11-4 with a 3.16 ERA and WHIP of 1.07 in 24 starts at Class AA Biloxi this season.

PITTSBURGH - The Milwaukee Brewers have their brooms ready.

Having shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates in each of the last two games, they enter tonight's game at PNC Park seeking a sweep behind rookie right-hander Aaron Wilkerson in his major-league debut.

Wilkerson becomes the 13th starting pitcher to take a turn this season for the Brewers, who also enter tonight having not issued a walk in 28 consecutive innings.

Pitching for the Pirates is left-hander Steven Brault, who handcuffed the Brewers last week at Miller Park and also chipped in with a pair of hits and two RBI.