Chase Anderson pitched six scoreless innings, Trent Grisham hit a bases-loaded triple and the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 Friday night to strengthen their grip on an NL wild card.

Milwaukee is 8-2 since NL MVP Christian Yelich broke his right kneecap on a foul ball and pulled two games ahead of the Cubs for the second wild card after Chicago fell to St. Louis 2-1 earlier in the day. The Brewers trail Washington by a game for the top wild card and are three back of the NL Central-leading Cardinals.

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Steven Brault pitches during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Chase Anderson pitched six scoreless innings, Trent Grisham hit a bases-loaded triple and the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 Friday night to strengthen their grip on an NL wild card.
Milwaukee Brewers' Orlando Arcia throws to first after forcing out Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Osuna on a double play hit into by Adam Frazier during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Anderson (7-4) allowed three hits, struck out four and walked one while matching his longest outing of the season. Anderson hadn't pitched past the fourth inning in his four previous outings.
Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain slides in safely at home to score a run on a single by Mike Moustakas during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Ryan Braun followed with his 400th career double and, after a strikeout, two more runs scored on a throwing error by shortstop Kevin Newman.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun gestures after hitting a double during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Brault, who gave up 10 runs in 2 2/3 innings to the Chicago Cubs in his last outing on Sept 13, surrender six hits and six runs (four earned) in 5 1/3 innings.
Milwaukee Brewers' Manny Pina reacts after being hit by a pitch during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Brewers: Manager Craig Counsell said trainers used various taping methods in an attempt to alleviate Cain's ankle pain. Cain has also dealt with thumb and knee soreness this season. ... RHP Brandon Woodruff, who experienced some arm soreness after his first outing in two months Tuesday after being sidelined with a left oblique strain, will make his next start Sunday. ... Yasmani Grandal returned to the lineup after resting Thursday. He started at first base and is expected to catch on Saturday and Sunday.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Adam Frazier, right, falls to the ground to avoid being hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Brewers: Zach Davies (10-7, 3.70) will make his 30th start of the season. Davies is 2-0 with a 2.31 ERA in four starts against Pittsburgh this season.
Milwaukee Brewers' Trent Grisham (2) gestures after hitting a three-run triple during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Trent Grisham (2) gestures after hitting a three-run triple during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Steven Brault pitches during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Chase Anderson pitched six scoreless innings, Trent Grisham hit a bases-loaded triple and the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 Friday night to strengthen their grip on an NL wild card.

Milwaukee Brewers' Orlando Arcia throws to first after forcing out Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Osuna on a double play hit into by Adam Frazier during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Anderson (7-4) allowed three hits, struck out four and walked one while matching his longest outing of the season. Anderson hadn't pitched past the fourth inning in his four previous outings.

Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain slides in safely at home to score a run on a single by Mike Moustakas during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Ryan Braun followed with his 400th career double and, after a strikeout, two more runs scored on a throwing error by shortstop Kevin Newman.

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun gestures after hitting a double during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Brault, who gave up 10 runs in 2 2/3 innings to the Chicago Cubs in his last outing on Sept 13, surrender six hits and six runs (four earned) in 5 1/3 innings.

Milwaukee Brewers' Manny Pina reacts after being hit by a pitch during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Brewers: Manager Craig Counsell said trainers used various taping methods in an attempt to alleviate Cain's ankle pain. Cain has also dealt with thumb and knee soreness this season. ... RHP Brandon Woodruff, who experienced some arm soreness after his first outing in two months Tuesday after being sidelined with a left oblique strain, will make his next start Sunday. ... Yasmani Grandal returned to the lineup after resting Thursday. He started at first base and is expected to catch on Saturday and Sunday.

Pittsburgh Pirates' Adam Frazier, right, falls to the ground to avoid being hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Brewers: Zach Davies (10-7, 3.70) will make his 30th start of the season. Davies is 2-0 with a 2.31 ERA in four starts against Pittsburgh this season.

Milwaukee Brewers' Trent Grisham (2) gestures after hitting a three-run triple during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Trent Grisham (2) gestures after hitting a three-run triple during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

The Pirates fell to 65-89 with their seventh straight loss. The Brewers' final three regular season opponents — Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Colorado — began Friday a combined 203-256.

Pittsburgh Pirates' Steven Brault pitches during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Pittsburgh Pirates' Steven Brault pitches during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Anderson (7-4) allowed three hits, struck out four and walked one while matching his longest outing of the season. Anderson hadn't pitched past the fourth inning in his four previous outings.

Grisham, a 22-year-old rookie, tripled down the right field line as part of a four-run outburst in the seventh that put the game out of reach. Grisham entered an inning earlier as a pinch-hitter and walked during a three-run burst.

Outfielder Lorenzo Cain, who left Thursday's game against San Diego with a sore left ankle, returned to the leadoff spot. He drew a first-inning walk off Steven Brault (4-6), stole second and hustled home with a head-first slide to score on Mike Moustakas' single.

Milwaukee Brewers' Orlando Arcia throws to first after forcing out Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Osuna on a double play hit into by Adam Frazier during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Orlando Arcia throws to first after forcing out Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Osuna on a double play hit into by Adam Frazier during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Ryan Braun followed with his 400th career double and, after a strikeout, two more runs scored on a throwing error by shortstop Kevin Newman.

Keston Hiura's run-scoring single extended the Brewers' lead to 4-0 in the sixth. The Brewers tallied two more runs in the inning when Manny Pina was hit by a pitch and pinch-hitter Ben Gamel drew a walk, both with the bases loaded.

Adam Frazier's leadoff homer in the seventh against Milwaukee reliever Devin Williams broke up the shutout.

Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain slides in safely at home to score a run on a single by Mike Moustakas during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain slides in safely at home to score a run on a single by Mike Moustakas during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Brault, who gave up 10 runs in 2 2/3 innings to the Chicago Cubs in his last outing on Sept 13, surrender six hits and six runs (four earned) in 5 1/3 innings.

TRAINER'S ROOM

Pirates: C Jacob Stallings returned to the lineup after missing a week with back tightness.

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun gestures after hitting a double during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun gestures after hitting a double during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Brewers: Manager Craig Counsell said trainers used various taping methods in an attempt to alleviate Cain's ankle pain. Cain has also dealt with thumb and knee soreness this season. ... RHP Brandon Woodruff, who experienced some arm soreness after his first outing in two months Tuesday after being sidelined with a left oblique strain, will make his next start Sunday. ... Yasmani Grandal returned to the lineup after resting Thursday. He started at first base and is expected to catch on Saturday and Sunday.

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Pirates: James Marvel (0-2, 9.00 ERA) will make his third career start. Marvel surrendered seven runs in four innings in his last start on Saturday against the Cubs.

Milwaukee Brewers' Manny Pina reacts after being hit by a pitch during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Manny Pina reacts after being hit by a pitch during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Brewers: Zach Davies (10-7, 3.70) will make his 30th start of the season. Davies is 2-0 with a 2.31 ERA in four starts against Pittsburgh this season.

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Adam Frazier, right, falls to the ground to avoid being hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Pittsburgh Pirates' Adam Frazier, right, falls to the ground to avoid being hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

 Milwaukee Brewers' Trent Grisham (2) gestures after hitting a three-run triple during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Trent Grisham (2) gestures after hitting a three-run triple during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoAaron Gash)