Brewers' Kirk Nieuwenhuis: Remains out of lineup Thursday

Nieuwenhuis is out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game Thursday against Pittsburgh.

Analysis:

Nieuwenhuis is 1-for-26 (.038) in his last 11 games dating back to July 4 and has been ceding playing time lately as a result. The 28-year-old will look to get back on the right track when the Brewers begin a home series against the Cubs on Friday.