Jody Gerut had a pinch-hit RBI double in the sixth inning to put Milwaukee ahead for good Saturday in the Brewers' 7-3 win over Pittsburgh. Craig Counsell went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run, and Alcides Escobar, Felipe Lopez, Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun each drove in a run for the Brewers. Milwaukee starter Yovani Gallardo gave up three runs on five hits with seven strikeouts in five innings.

The Milwaukee Brewers fired pitching coach Bill Castro and sent shortstop J.J.