Pedro Alvarez and Starling Marte both went deep and drove in two runs apiece as Pittsburgh earned its first win of 2015 thanks to a 6-2 decision over Milwaukee in the opener of a three-game set.
Neil Walker ended up with three hits and Jordy Mercer also knocked in a run for the Pirates, who had been swept to start the season in Cincinnati
Jeff Locke (1-0) allowed two runs on seven hits over six effective innings, aiding his cause with an RBI double.
Adam Lind collected two hits and drove home both runs for the Brewers, who fell to 0-4 for the first time since 2011 -- the year they won the NL Central and reached the NLCS. Khris Davis doubled twice and scored once in the loss.
Mike Fiers (0-1) was tagged in defeat for five runs on seven hits despite fanning eight over five full frames.
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