Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski (14-5, 1.95 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 236 strikeouts); Pirates: Lake Bachar (1-3, 3.52 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 83 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates start a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.

The Milwaukee Brewers look for a sweep against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, Sept. 13, what would be the capper to a perfect 6-0 homestand.

Winners of seven straight, the Padres are the hottest team in baseball. After sweeping the Giants over the weekend, they now own a 2.5 game lead over the Diamondbacks for the final NL Wild Card spot. In other news, Manny Machado has gone blonde.

The Brewers offense turned in another big performance a the Brewers beat the Reds 13-9 at American Family Field on Saturday night, Sept. 12.

Kyle Harrison came out of the Milwaukee Brewers bullpen in the eighth inning Saturday night, threw 17 pitches, gave up four hits and four runs, and left without recording an out. Milwaukee still won 13-9 over the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field,

Garrett Mitchell hit the Brewers’ first grand slam of the season, one of four homers for Milwaukee in a 20-0 rout of the Cincinnati Reds that clinched a playoff spot for the majors’ best team.

Eugenio Suarez Blasts Reds to 4-3 Win Over Brewers, Avoiding Series Sweep

Tyler Stephenson broke a late tie with an eighth-inning sacrifice fly, and Emilio Pagán closed out his 23rd save to help Cincinnati bounce back after surrendering 33 runs over the first two games in Milwaukee.

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Cincinnati Reds after Garrett Mitchell had four hits against the Reds on Saturday

The Milwaukee Brewers earn high praise from Reds manager Terry Francona as they close in on a fourth consecutive NL Central title.