Pittsburgh Pirates aim for sweep vs Brewers in MLB Sunday Leadoff Game

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to complete a rare sweep of the first-place Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday in an MLB Sunday Leadoff Game streaming live on Peacock and NBCSN.

What happened?

Pittsburgh beat Milwaukee twice on Saturday, including a 14-5 drubbing on July 12 that pushed the Pirates to an eight-game win streak. Esmerlyn Valdez led the charge with three home runs, including a go-ahead grand slam that sealed the first win. Paul Skenes now takes the mound for Pittsburgh, coming off a six-inning, two-run outing against Atlanta. Milwaukee counters with Robert Gasser, who tossed 7 2/3 strong innings against St. Louis last week.

Why it matters for Pittsburgh Pirates

This series win would give Pittsburgh its longest winning streak of the season. At 50-47, the Pirates sit eighth in the National League but are clawing closer to the playoff picture. A sweep would also hand Milwaukee its first series loss in July and slow the Brewers’ division momentum.

How to watch the MLB Sunday Leadoff Game

Peacock Premium is required to stream the game live. Most Sunday Leadoff games also air on NBCSN. The Pirates and Brewers face off at PNC Park at 1:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.

What’s next for Pittsburgh Pirates?

Skenes tries to keep the Pirates’ hot bats rolling against a Brewers lineup featuring Jackson Chourio. Pittsburgh’s next homestand starts Tuesday against the Reds. The Pirates’ 18-game Sunday slate on Peacock runs through August 30, with the next game airing May 3.