MLB RECAPS

MLB Afternoon Recaps: Brewers sweep, Astros win

The Sports Xchange

August 24, 2016 at 5:38 pm.

Aug 24, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA;  Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun (8) is greeted by third base coach Ed Sedar after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning during the game against the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park. Photo Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 24, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun (8) is greeted by third base coach Ed Sedar after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning during the game against the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park. Photo Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun hit two home runs, Zach Davies struck out eight and the Milwaukee Brewers finished off a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 7-1 victory Wednesday afternoon at Miller Park.

Davies (10-6) had lost two in a row coming into the game but scattered five hits and three walks over six innings.

The only blemish on his line was a first-inning home run by third baseman Nolan Arenado, who moved into sole possession of first place on the National League leaderboard with 34 on the season – one ahead of Chicago’s Kris Bryant.

Colorado starter Tyler Anderson (4-5) struck out 10 while allowing three hits and a pair of walks over five innings.

Astros 5, Pirates 4

PITTSBURGH — Evan Gattis belted a two-run homer and three others drove in a run as Houston built an early lead and held on for a victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Park.

Houston claimed the rubber match of the interleague series and has won five of its past six contests.

Gregory Polanco drove in two runs and Jordy Mercer hit a homer for Pittsburgh, which has lost five of its past six.