It’s the Pittsburgh Pirates versus the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 3, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- TV Channels: SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB Milwaukee Brewers
- Streaming: Pittsburgh Pirates – MLB.TV, Milwaukee Brewers – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers on August 3, 2026
You can watch the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates live on DIRECTV on SportsNet Pittsburgh and MLB Milwaukee Brewers on August 3, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Pittsburgh Pirates (56-57) at Milwaukee Brewers (69-42) — Game Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates (56-57) visit the Milwaukee Brewers (69-42) at American Family Field on August 3, 2026. The Brewers own a 3.48 team ERA on the season while the Pirates sit at 4.31, a gap that has helped keep Milwaukee well clear of Pittsburgh in the NL Central.
Third baseman Nick Gonzales has been Pittsburgh’s most reliable hitter, batting .312 with a .366 on-base percentage and a .405 slugging mark, while Jackson Chourio has given Milwaukee a steady bat of his own in left field at .276 with a .331 on-base percentage and a .460 slugging mark.
Second baseman Brandon Lowe supplies the power for Pittsburgh with 23 home runs and 71 RBIs, numbers that outpace Milwaukee first baseman Jake Bauers’ 20 home runs and 64 RBIs. Milwaukee sits atop the NL Central while Pittsburgh trails the division by 14 games, a gap that lines up with the two clubs’ contrasting records this season. Pittsburgh will also be without center fielder Oneil Cruz, who remains on the 60-day injured list with a fractured left hand.
Regional Coverage
SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB Milwaukee Brewers
Streaming
Pittsburgh Pirates – MLB.TV, Milwaukee Brewers – MLB.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers Game Today?
The Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers game starts at 7:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers?
You can watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers on SportsNet Pittsburgh & MLB Milwaukee Brewers your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers Channel on DIRECTV
Pittsburgh Pirates fans can watch on SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659) while Milwaukee Brewers fans can catch the game on MLB Milwaukee Brewers (Channel 670).
Players to Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. The third baseman is hitting .312 with a .366 on-base percentage, giving Pittsburgh its most consistent bat in an otherwise uneven lineup. His .405 slugging mark rounds out a well-balanced line at the top of the order.
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Lowe leads Pittsburgh in power production with 23 home runs and 71 RBIs to go with a .255 average. He has been the Pirates’ primary source of extra-base pop from the middle of the infield all season.
Bryan Reynolds — LF. Reynolds brings a .269 average, a .382 on-base percentage and 63 RBIs to the top of Pittsburgh’s order. His blend of patience at the plate and gap power has kept him a fixture near the top of the lineup all year.
Milwaukee Brewers
Jackson Chourio — LF. The left fielder is hitting .276 with a .331 on-base percentage and a .460 slugging mark, giving Milwaukee a complete offensive threat from the outfield. His power-speed combination has made him one of the more well-rounded hitters in the Brewers lineup this season.
Jake Bauers — 1B. Bauers paces Milwaukee’s power numbers with 20 home runs and 64 RBIs while hitting .270. His production has given the Brewers a steady middle-of-the-order threat all summer.
Brice Turang — 2B. Turang leads the Brewers with 69 RBIs, adding 16 home runs and a .271 average from the top of the order. His all-around production has made him one of the more complete players in Milwaukee’s infield this season.
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