The Pirates' past two days at Miller Park were defined by missed opportunities.
On Wednesday, they didn't take advantage of scoring chances and a late lead and lost, 4-3. In Thursday's 4-2 loss, they couldn't make the most of the few innings in which they had runners on base. In a broader sense, the Pirates couldn't capitalize on the momentum of winning Monday and Tuesday, leaving Milwaukee on Thursday night with a four-game series split.
Now, the Bucs will head to St. Louis in the same spot they entered Milwaukee: seven games under .500 and six games behind the National League Central-leading Brewers.