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Stitches is betting on the Pirates to beat the visiting Brewers and the host Nationals to topple the Giants on Friday night.

The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off a big win to start a 4-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a NL Central battle.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (17-33) host the Milwaukee Brewers (24-26) for a four game homestand on Memorial Day weekend, as they are looking to keep momentum from a series victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

The 23-year-old Nicaraguan native will take the rotation vacancy created by the demotion of Tobias Myers over the weekend for at least one time through. Milwaukee currently has 'TBA' listed as its starter for all four games at PNC Park this weekend,

Jones is expected to return to MLB competition in 10-12 months after undergoing surgery in Dallas on Wednesday.

The Brewers have dealt with injuries in the rotation. They have utilized 11 different starters this season, but there is one bright spot.

A core member of the Pittsburgh Pirates starting rotation will depart and head down to the minors. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reported that the Pirates