The Milwaukee Brewers head to Pittsburgh for a Tuesday night regular season clash against the Pirates, with first pitch set for 6:40 PM ET at PNC Park. Jacob Misiorowski gets the ball for Milwaukee opposite Pittsburgh's Lake Bachar in what shapes up as an intriguing late-September pitching matchup. With the regular season winding down and roster spots and standings implications still in play, every game in this stretch carries real weight for a Brewers club looking to finish strong.
Brewers vs. Pirates: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Pitching Matchup
Misiorowski draws the start for Milwaukee. The right-handed pitching prospect — whose high-spin fastball and sharp breaking ball have generated plenty of buzz — gets another opportunity to prove he belongs in a meaningful late-season role. How he handles a Pirates lineup at home, in a ballpark that rewards contact, will be one of the central questions of the evening.
Bachar gets the nod for Pittsburgh. The Pirates will look to their starter to keep Milwaukee's offense in check and give the home side a chance to pick up a meaningful win down the stretch of the regular season schedule.
Three Keys for Milwaukee at PNC Park
- Misiorowski's command early: The biggest variable with a young arm is how quickly he settles in. If he can work efficiently through the Pirates' order in the first two innings without running up his pitch count, Milwaukee's chances improve significantly.
- Bachar's tendencies against Brewers hitters: Milwaukee's lineup will need to do its homework. Any pitcher facing the Brewers in a September game carries real stakes, and finding weak spots in Bachar's approach early could open up big innings.
- Bullpen depth and leverage: Late-season games at PNC Park can turn quickly. How the Brewers manage their bullpen arms — and which relievers are available — could determine this one in the sixth inning and beyond.
Broadcast Information
Brewers fans can catch the game on Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook on the television side, with radio coverage available on WTMJ 620 AM in Milwaukee. Pittsburgh-side viewers can tune in to SportsNet Pittsburgh, with local radio on Sports Radio 93.7 KDKA The Fan.
Prediction
This one hinges almost entirely on Misiorowski. When he is sharp and his fastball is painting the corners, he is genuinely difficult to square up. If he brings that version of himself to PNC Park on Tuesday night, Milwaukee has a real shot to take this game. Brewers win, 4-2, behind a quality start from Misiorowski and a clean outing from the bullpen to close it out.
