The Pirates have dropped Zach Thompson's last three starts, all by at least two runs. He is also 0-2 with an 8.31 ERA in his two starts against the Brewers this season.
Brandon Woodruff is 4-0 with a 1.59 ERA at home this year. Woodruff is also 6-1 against the Pirates with a 3.33 ERA since 2019. The Brewers have beat the Pirates in 9 of the last 11 head-to-head games as well, with 7 of those wins coming by at least two runs.