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The Gold Sheet

Brewers at Pirates

Pick: Brewers -1½

The season is rapidly slipping away from the Brewers, just 16-23 in their last 39 games and falling further and further behind in both the NL Central and wild card races. But before Milwaukee completely drops from sight, we suspect the Brew Crew can momentarily halt the slide tonight and avoid a sweep in the finale in this midweek set at PNC Park.

Yovani Gallardo would appear to be the one pitcher who could right the Brewer ship, considering his domination of Pittsburgh in the past. Gallardo has posted a 1.80 ERA in two starts vs. the Bucs this season, and 3-0 with a 1.69 ERA in his last five meetings against the Pirates, with the Brewers winning on each occasion. Meanwhile, opposing starter Paul Maholm has posted a 7.42 ERA in his last five starts. We don't quite trust Pittsburgh to get the sweep, and will take our chances and lay an extra run with Gallardo and his history of dominating this foe.

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