Civale strong, offense sharp in Brewers’ 5-2 win over Pirates

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Finishing out their NL Central schedule on Thursday, the Brewers had one final game against the Pirates this season. Even though the two teams are on different ends of the postseason picture, the Pirates had played the Brewers to a 6-6 tie in the season series. The Brewers wouldn’t let the Pirates get this win, though. They took the final game against the Pirates this season to clinch the season series between the two.

Aaron Civale made his final start of the regular season, and he was impressive in his final tune-up before the postseason. He needed just 86 pitches to get through six innings, allowing a total of three hits and one walk. He also added on five strikeouts.

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