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- Updated: September 23, 2016
MILWAUKEE — Scooter Gennett and Chris Carter homered, Chase Anderson pitched effectively into the sixth and the Brewers played spoiler against the Pirates, denying Pittsburgh a three-game sweep with a 3-1 win Thursday at MIller Park.
The Pirates remained in fourth place in the National League Wild Card standings with 10 games remaining, and missed a chance to gain ground. Three teams — the Mets, Giants and Cardinals — entered the night tied atop those standings with identical records. The Pirates were 3 1/2 games back.
Pirates starter Ryan Vogelsong faced a 2-0 deficit before recording an out after Gennett’s opposite-field home run in the first inning, and Anderson made the lead hold. He …
