Pirates starting pitcher Charlie Morton pitched his way to a third straight victory Monday against the Brewers. Morton (7-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on seven hits and two walks, while striking out six in seven innings.
Morton allowed an RBI single in the second inning and Jean Segura scored on a fielding error in the seventh inning. Morton has not allowed more than one earned run in three straight starts and hasn't allowed more than two earned runs in six straight starts. He has gone at least seven innings four times in his last six starts.
The right-hander is scheduled to start Sunday against the Cardinals, but he could move up to Saturday, if the Pirates choose to skip their fifth starter. Morton is 0-1 with a 5.25 ERA in two starts against St. Louis this season.