Pirates Pitcher Jose Quintana Shows Promise in Loss to Brewers
Quintana Throws Seven Strong Innings Despite Pirates' 5-2 Defeat
Pirates pitcher Jose Quintana had a solid outing against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night, despite the Pirates' eventual 5-2 loss. Quintana pitched seven innings, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks. He struck out five batters.
Quintana's Performance
Quintana's outing was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing night for the Pirates. The left-hander retired the first nine batters he faced and did not allow a hit until the fourth inning.
Quintana settled down and pitched effectively after allowing a two-run homer to Brewers first baseman Keston Hiura in the fourth inning. He stranded two runners in scoring position in the fifth inning and retired the side in order in the sixth.
Quintana's outing was his longest of the season and lowered his ERA to 3.91. He has now pitched at least six innings in each of his last three starts.
Pirates' Offense Struggles
The Pirates' offense struggled to generate much against Brewers starter Corbin Burnes, who allowed just two runs on five hits over six innings. The Pirates scored their only runs on a two-run homer by first baseman Yoshi Tsutsugo in the second inning.
The Pirates had a chance to tie the game in the ninth inning, but they were unable to capitalize on a leadoff double by shortstop Kevin Newman.
Conclusion
Despite the loss, Quintana's performance was a positive sign for the Pirates. The left-hander has been one of the team's most consistent starters this season and has shown signs of improvement in recent outings.
The Pirates will look to bounce back on Wednesday night when they face the Brewers again at PNC Park.
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