MLB: Pittsburgh 5, Milwaukee 2
August 18, 2009
Lastings Milledge hit a two-run homer Tuesday to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Delwyn Young added a solo homer, and Andy LaRoche had a pair of hits and an RBI for the Pirates, who have won two straight after losing 12 of their previous 13.
Ross Ohlendorf (11-8) allowed one run on five hits, struck out five and walked two in seven-plus innings. The right-hander improved to 5-2 in his last seven decisions and 8-2 in 13 home starts.
Prince Fielder hit his 32nd home run of the season for Milwaukee, which has lost three in a row. Manny Parra (8-9) took the loss after giving up four runs on six hits in six innings.
Source: upi
