Pirate starter Trevor Williams and two relievers shut out the Milwaukee Brewers on two hits in a 1-0 decision Monday at P-N-C Park. Singles by Jonathan Villar and Christian Yelich were all the offense the Brewers could come up with, wasting a quality start from Jhoulys Chacin. Manager Craig Counsell praised the ace on his performance.
Counsell went on to say that the offense needs to quit replying on Lorenzo Cain and Yelich.
He lost for the first time in 13 starts despite giving up only one run and six hits in six-and-a-third innings. Jordy Mercer doubled off Josh Hader in the bottom of the seventh, driving in the only run of the game. It was Milwaukee’s third straight defeat. Freddy Peralta is being called up to start tonight’s (Tuesday’s) game at Pittsburgh for the Brew Crew.
