Chacin, Brewers blank Rockies 4-0, take 2-0 lead in NLDS

MILWAUKEE -- Jhoulys Chacin and the Milwaukee bullpen kept in control, Mike Moustakas contributed two more big hits and the Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Friday for a commanding 2-0 lead in their NL Division Series.

'We've got Brewer fever:' Fans tailgate at Miller Park despite rainy weather

MILWAUKEE -- Excitement was brewing well before the team entered the ballpark Friday afternoon, Oct. 5.Hours before the game, it was packed and the pregame in the parking lot was in full force.

'A quick turnaround:' Fans, grounds crew get ready for Game 2 of NLDS on and off the field

MILWAUKEE -- Inside and outside of the park -- final preps were underway early Friday morning, Oct. 5 before the Milwaukee Brewers took on the Colorado Rockies in Game 2 of the NLDS.Like any baseball stadium, Miller Park is no stranger to homestands."Now these games are a lot bigger and a lot more important clearly," said Steve Ethier, Senior Vice President of Miller Park stadium operations. "A long game and a quick turnaround."

Brewers likely turning to Wade Miley to start Game 3 of NLDS against Rockies

MILWAUKEE — Brewers manager Craig Counsell says left-hander Wade Miley will likely start Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Colorado Rockies.But with Miley also available out of the bullpen for Game 2, Counsell says it's possible Milwaukee might turn to another starter Sunday in Denver.The Brewers won the opener 3-2 in 10 innings.Miley signed as a free agent with the Brewers in the offseason.

Moustakas scores Yelich in 10th, Brewers top Rockies in NLDS opener

MILWAUKEE — Extra innings, two outs and the winning run on third in Game 1 of the playoffs.Short on playoff experience, the Milwaukee Brewers dealt for veteran Mike Moustakas over the summer to produce in just this kind of spot.Good deal.Moustakas scored MVP front-runner Christian Yelich with a two-out single in the 10th inning, and the Brewers bounced back to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 Thursday in their NL Division Series opener.

99-year-old Oostburg woman cheers on Rockies' 2nd baseman -- her grandson!

OOSTBURG -- On Thursday, Oct. 4, with the Milwaukee Brewers poised to take on the Colorado Rockies in the first game of the NLDS, a longtime Oostburg resident was sporting Rockies purple.

Mayor Barrett unveils 'Our Crew, Our October' banner at City Hall ⚾

MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett on Thursday, Oct. 4 celebrated the Milwaukee Brewers’ NL Central title win by unveiling a banner at City Hall ahead of the start of the NLDS -- with the Brewers facing the Rockies at Miller Park."I've got the fever, and the doctor said the only cure to this fever is to win more baseball games," said Mayor Barrett.Barrett said he wanted to show the city government is supporting the Crew and hopes they'll be playing late into October."Let's show the Brewers today, tomorrow, this weekend, through the rest of this month, that this city believes in them, believes in what they're doing and bringing this community together," said Barrett.Game 1 and 2 will be played at Miller Park Thursday and Friday, and then they'll head to Coors Field in Denver for the third game on Sunday.

Free beer! Milwaukee's Miller, Denver's Coors set wager ahead of NLDS ⚾🍻

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Miller Brewing Company and Denver's Coors Brewing Company have set a friendly wager as the Brewers and Rockies face off in the NLDS.According to a news release, whichever brewery’s team reigns supreme following the first round of the playoffs, the losing brewery will pick up the tab, buying a round at participating bars across the winner’s city Friday, Oct. 12 before the second round of playoffs.Go Crew!

Brew Crew GM David Stearns, wife Whitney welcome daughter Nora

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns and his wife have expanded their roster at home just in time for the postseason.Stearns' wife, Whitney, gave birth to a daughter , Nora, on Wednesday on the eve of the first game of the National League Division Series against the Colorado Rockies.

Brewers turn to bullpen to open NLDS, Senzatela for Rockies

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell says he will open the National League Division Series against the Colorado Rockies with a bullpen day on the mound.The Rockies are turning to Antonio Senzatela to start Game 1 at Miller Park on Thursday.