Brubaker (5-13) earned the win against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, firing five scoreless innings during which he allowed four hits and three walks while striking out six.
He struggled again with his efficiency, compiling 86 pitches (54 for strikes). The righty went to his slider (40.7 percent) more frequently than on average (34 percent), collecting his highest swinging-strikes total (14) since May. Considering his injury history and increase in year-over innings pitched -- he's totaled 121.1 IP after throwing 47.1 IP in 2020 -- it wouldn't be surprising to see the Pirates shut him down prior to season's end.