{"id":240687,"date":"2026-07-11T01:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T01:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/240687\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T01:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T01:00:09","slug":"pirates-postpone-brewers-game-makeup-date-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/240687\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirates Postpone Brewers Game, Makeup Date Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"

PITTSBURGH \u2014 The Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers readied themselves for a big series against each other, but won’t get to play when they though they originally would.<\/p>\n

The Pirates announced that they postponed the series opener vs. the Brewers at PNC Park on July 10 and will play the game the following day as a double header.<\/p>\n

This game will now take place the following day on July 11, with first pitch set for 12:05 p.m. It is now a doubleheader between the Pirates and Brewers, as the second game of the series will still take place at 4:05 p.m. as well.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh and Milwaukee originally started this game in a rain delay<\/a>, which only pushed first pitch back about 10 minutes, before going into an indefinite delay and then eventually postponement announced at 8:10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Rain Delays Impacting Recent Pirates Games<\/p>\n

It is the first postponement for the Pirates this season, and marked the sixth game impacted by rain<\/a> this season, with the other five games dealing with just rain delays.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh only had one postponement last year, which came vs. the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 18, 2025, then both teams played in a doubleheader<\/a> on June 19.<\/p>\n

\"Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

May 28, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; The tarp remains on the field during a rain delay before the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

The Pirates dealt with a rain delay in their previous game with the Atlanta Braves<\/a>, which saw a 35-minute stoppage after the fifth inning in the 10-5 loss on July 9.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh also had two rain delays vs. the Cincinnati Reds in their past homestand on June 27, with a 35-minute delay for first pitch, then June 28, an hour delay in the eighth inning.<\/p>\n

There are thunderstorms forecasted for the doubleheader, so that may complicate things there, but the series finale on July 12 looks clear and sunny. <\/p>\n

Pirates Face Crucial Series vs. Brewers<\/p>\n

The Pirates need wins and they need them quickly if they’re going to stay in the National League Wild Card race.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh is five games back in the NL Wild Card<\/a> right now, with the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins all at 52 wins.<\/p>\n

\"Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) slides home to score a run ahead of a tag by Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis (32) during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

The Pirates are also surrounded by other teams like the St. Louis Cardinals (48-44, 3.0 GB), Washington Nationals (48-46, 4.0 GB), Arizona Diamondbacks (46-47, 5.5 GB) and the San Diego Padres (46-47, 5.5 GB), who are all still in the hunt for a playoff spot.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh takes on one of the best teams in baseball in Milwaukee, 59-34, who have the second-best record in MLB and are seven games ahead in the NL Central.<\/p>\n

There’s 68 games remaining for the Pirates and three before the All-Star break, so they’ll need to win this series vs. the Brewers and then continue that play on in the second half of 2026.<\/p>\n

Make sure to visit Pirates OnSI for the latest news, updates, interviews and insight on the Pittsburgh Pirates!<\/a><\/p>\n

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