Article: PIRATES PLUNDER BREWERS' PLAYOFF HOPES PITTSBURGH FINISHES OFF A THREE-GAME SWEEP TO DROP REELING MILWAUKEE TO FOUR GAMES UNDER .500.(SPORTS)

Byline: State Journal staff, AP

PITTSBURGH -- This was supposed to be the stretch where the Milwaukee Brewers made up ground.

With a much more forgiving schedule during the final three weeks of August, the Brewers would hoist themselves back into contention.

So much for that thought.

The free-falling Brewers lost 3-1 to the Pirates Wednesday night, giving host Pittsburgh a three-game sweep.

At this point, does it matter who Milwaukee plays? Pittsburgh entered the series on a four-game losing streak, having lost 12 of 13 and 17 of 20.

oYou take nothing for granted and take no team lightly, but the Pirates, I hate to ...

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