MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Phil Dumatrait (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list July 11, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on Aug. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Phil Dumatrait (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list July 11, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on Aug. 

Roster expansion will also mean expansion in the Pirates' rotation. 

--OF Nyjer Morgan started for the seventh time in nine games since being recalled from Class AAA Indianapolis on Aug. 

Roster expansion will also mean expansion in the Pirates' rotation. 

--OF Nyjer Morgan started for the seventh time in nine games since being recalled from Class AAA Indianapolis on Aug. 

Milwaukee put its first two runners on base Friday night, and that brought up the perfect hitter to face Tom Gorzelanny. 

Milwaukee put its first two runners on base Friday night, and that brought up the perfect hitter to face Tom Gorzelanny. 

Milwaukee put its first two runners on base Friday night, and that brought up the perfect hitter to face Tom Gorzelanny. 

As they keep pushing the Pittsburgh Pirates further down the NL Central standings, the Milwaukee Brewers can't get any closer to the top. 

The Pirates will play a game with instant replay for the first time Friday night when they host Milwaukee in the opener of a three-game series. 

--LHP Tom Gorzelanny makes his second start Friday night since being recalled from Class AAA Indianapolis when he faces Milwaukee in the opener of a three-game home series. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Phil Dumatrait (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list July 11, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on Aug. 

Last year, anybody could have had Carlos Quentin for a song. 

Pursuing their first playoff berth in 26 years, the Milwaukee Brewers suffered a disheartening loss their last time out.