Parra, Cameron lead Brewers in win over Pirates

 
Manny Parra pitched 5 2-3 scoreless innings, and Mike Cameron and Corey Hart homered to help the Milwaukee Brewers snap a five-game losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. [link]

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