Giants get 4 in 10th, hold on for wild 9-5 win over Brewers
MILWAUKEE -- Hunter Pence's RBI single opened the scoring in a four-run 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants overcame a rough outing by closer Mark Melancon for a wild 9-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.Denard Span added an RBI double in the 10th off Brewers reliever Jacob Barnes (1-1), who gave up five hits and four runs without retiring a batter.The Giants rallied after Melancon blew a two-run lead in the ninth.
MILWAUKEE -- Hunter Pence's RBI single opened the scoring in a four-run 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants overcame a rough outing by closer Mark Melancon for a wild 9-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.Denard Span added an RBI double in the 10th off Brewers reliever Jacob Barnes (1-1), who gave up five hits and four runs without retiring a batter.The Giants rallied after Melancon blew a two-run lead in the ninth.
Aguilar's 2-out hit backs Nelson as Brewers beat Giants 6-3
MILWAUKEE — Jimmy Nelson pitched six solid innings and Jesus Aguilar drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out double in the fifth to help the Milwaukee Brewers pull away from the San Francisco Giants for a 6-3 victory Wednesday night.Nelson (4-3) struck out six and allowed seven hits along with his first walk since May 23.
MILWAUKEE — Jimmy Nelson pitched six solid innings and Jesus Aguilar drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out double in the fifth to help the Milwaukee Brewers pull away from the San Francisco Giants for a 6-3 victory Wednesday night.Nelson (4-3) struck out six and allowed seven hits along with his first walk since May 23.
Brewers place pitcher Matt Garza on DL with chest contusion
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have placed right-hander Matt Garza on the 10-day disabled list because of a chest contusion.The Brewers announced the move before their game Wednesday night against the San Francisco Giants.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have placed right-hander Matt Garza on the 10-day disabled list because of a chest contusion.The Brewers announced the move before their game Wednesday night against the San Francisco Giants.
Anderson, Pérez lead Brewers past Giants 5-2
MILWAUKEE — Chase Anderson pitched 7 2-3 shutout innings, drove in a run and won his third straight game, Hernán Pérez homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Tuesday night.Anderson (5-1) extended his scoreless streak to 21 2-3 innings with the win.
MILWAUKEE — Chase Anderson pitched 7 2-3 shutout innings, drove in a run and won his third straight game, Hernán Pérez homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Tuesday night.Anderson (5-1) extended his scoreless streak to 21 2-3 innings with the win.
"Positive impact:" Brewers' Braun and Garza help build for Habitat for Humanity
MILWAUKEE -- A couple of Milwaukee Brewers players traded in their baseball caps for hard hats for a good cause on Tuesday, June 6th.
MILWAUKEE -- A couple of Milwaukee Brewers players traded in their baseball caps for hard hats for a good cause on Tuesday, June 6th.
Milwaukee Brewers fall to San Francisco Giants 7-2
MILWAUKEE — Jeff Samardzija pitched deep into the game after a shaky beginning, Aaron Hill had a tiebreaking, pinch-hit double in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Monday night.Hill drove in two with two outs off reliever Rob Scahill (1-2).Samardzija (2-7) surrendered two runs in the first but quickly settled down, retiring 19 consecutive batters in one stretch.Milwaukee's first-inning runs came in an unusual fashion.
MILWAUKEE — Jeff Samardzija pitched deep into the game after a shaky beginning, Aaron Hill had a tiebreaking, pinch-hit double in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Monday night.Hill drove in two with two outs off reliever Rob Scahill (1-2).Samardzija (2-7) surrendered two runs in the first but quickly settled down, retiring 19 consecutive batters in one stretch.Milwaukee's first-inning runs came in an unusual fashion.
Davies sharp, Thames homers, Brewers beat Dodgers 3-0
MILWAUKEE — Zach Davies pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning, Eric Thames hit his 15th homer and the Milwaukee Brewers averted a three-game series sweep by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Sunday, June 4th.Davies (6-3) struck out six and allowed a walk in six-plus innings, effectively mixing a curveball, changeup and a fastball that hovered around 90 mph.He retired 13 in a row from the first until Yasmani Grandal reached on a one-out infield single up the middle in the fifth, the Dodgers' first hit.Los Angeles didn't get a runner to second until Adrian Gonzalez and Cody Bellinger opened the seventh with singles that chased Davies.
MILWAUKEE — Zach Davies pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning, Eric Thames hit his 15th homer and the Milwaukee Brewers averted a three-game series sweep by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Sunday, June 4th.Davies (6-3) struck out six and allowed a walk in six-plus innings, effectively mixing a curveball, changeup and a fastball that hovered around 90 mph.He retired 13 in a row from the first until Yasmani Grandal reached on a one-out infield single up the middle in the fifth, the Dodgers' first hit.Los Angeles didn't get a runner to second until Adrian Gonzalez and Cody Bellinger opened the seventh with singles that chased Davies.
Brewers fall to Dodgers 10-8
MILWAUKEE — Chris Taylor hit a go-ahead grand slam off Carlos Torres in a five-run ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied late for the second straight day to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-8 Saturday.Los Angeles led 4-3 in the seventh when Chris Hatcher walked the bases loaded and Josh Fields relieved.
MILWAUKEE — Chris Taylor hit a go-ahead grand slam off Carlos Torres in a five-run ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied late for the second straight day to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-8 Saturday.Los Angeles led 4-3 in the seventh when Chris Hatcher walked the bases loaded and Josh Fields relieved.
Bellinger homers, Ks rule in Dodgers 2-1 win over Brewers
MILWAUKEE — Cody Bellinger had the biggest hit in a game that will be remembered more for so many swings and misses.The rookie homered in the 12th inning off Milwaukee Brewers reliever Neftali Feliz, salvaging a 2-1 win Friday for the Los Angeles Dodgers on a night when ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw recorded his 2,000th strikeout.It was just the start of a night full of whiffs, especially for the Brewers.Los Angeles pitching had a franchise-record 26 strikeouts, handing the Brewers the dubious distinction of tying the major league mark for most whiffs in a game.Both teams combined for 42 strikeouts, a National League record."Strikeouts were a little bit contagious today.
MILWAUKEE — Cody Bellinger had the biggest hit in a game that will be remembered more for so many swings and misses.The rookie homered in the 12th inning off Milwaukee Brewers reliever Neftali Feliz, salvaging a 2-1 win Friday for the Los Angeles Dodgers on a night when ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw recorded his 2,000th strikeout.It was just the start of a night full of whiffs, especially for the Brewers.Los Angeles pitching had a franchise-record 26 strikeouts, handing the Brewers the dubious distinction of tying the major league mark for most whiffs in a game.Both teams combined for 42 strikeouts, a National League record."Strikeouts were a little bit contagious today.
Anderson sharp, Brewers get help on odd play, beat Mets 2-1
NEW YORK — Chase Anderson pitched seven shutout innings and the Brewers benefited — temporarily, anyway — when a Milwaukee bat boy bumped into Mets infielder Wilmer Flores on a foul popup Thursday in a 2-1 victory over New York.NL Central-leading Milwaukee won the last two at Citi Field to salvage a four-game split.The kooky play came in the fourth inning with the Brewers ahead 2-0 after they loaded the bases with one out.Eric Sogard lofted a popup and Flores gave frantic chase along the railing of Milwaukee's third base dugout.
NEW YORK — Chase Anderson pitched seven shutout innings and the Brewers benefited — temporarily, anyway — when a Milwaukee bat boy bumped into Mets infielder Wilmer Flores on a foul popup Thursday in a 2-1 victory over New York.NL Central-leading Milwaukee won the last two at Citi Field to salvage a four-game split.The kooky play came in the fourth inning with the Brewers ahead 2-0 after they loaded the bases with one out.Eric Sogard lofted a popup and Flores gave frantic chase along the railing of Milwaukee's third base dugout.
Mr. Met gives fan the finger, employee out as team mascot
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Thames' 1st HR in 3 weeks helps Brewers top Mets, deGrom 7-1
NEW YORK — Eric Thames hit his first home run in three weeks, Keon Broxton also went deep against an ineffective Jacob deGrom, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 7-1 Wednesday night for just their third win in 10 games.Released by the Mets following a 50-game minor league drug suspension in 2009, Junior Guerra (1-0) defeated New York for the first time.
NEW YORK — Eric Thames hit his first home run in three weeks, Keon Broxton also went deep against an ineffective Jacob deGrom, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 7-1 Wednesday night for just their third win in 10 games.Released by the Mets following a 50-game minor league drug suspension in 2009, Junior Guerra (1-0) defeated New York for the first time.
Bark at the Park: Bring your dog to the Brewers game Tuesday, June 6
MILWAUKEE -- Mark your calendars, the Milwaukee Brewers are letting the dogs out for Miller Park's first-ever Bark at the Park event Tuesday, June 6th.According to Brewers.com, during the theme night presented by Nylabone and PETS ADD LIFE, fans can bring their four-legged friends to the game to cheer on the Crew alongside your canine companion.All dogs will receive a collapsible Brewers dog dish -- plus the first 300 dogs signed up will have the opportunity to participate in a pregame parade around the warning track with their owner (this opportunity is now sold out).To top it off, a portion of all Bark at the Park ticket packages will go to the Wisconsin Humane Society.
MILWAUKEE -- Mark your calendars, the Milwaukee Brewers are letting the dogs out for Miller Park's first-ever Bark at the Park event Tuesday, June 6th.According to Brewers.com, during the theme night presented by Nylabone and PETS ADD LIFE, fans can bring their four-legged friends to the game to cheer on the Crew alongside your canine companion.All dogs will receive a collapsible Brewers dog dish -- plus the first 300 dogs signed up will have the opportunity to participate in a pregame parade around the warning track with their owner (this opportunity is now sold out).To top it off, a portion of all Bark at the Park ticket packages will go to the Wisconsin Humane Society.
"Gsellman threw a hell of a game:" Brewers fall to Mets 4-2 on Memorial Day
NEW YORK — Following a pair of relief appearances, Robert Gsellman has given the Mets two steady starts in a row.Maybe they want to think twice about sending him back to the bullpen.Hours after the team ticketed him for relief duty soon, Gsellman pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and had two RBIs to lead New York past the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Monday."Starting's a little more fun," the rookie sinkerballer said. "I just want to win.
NEW YORK — Following a pair of relief appearances, Robert Gsellman has given the Mets two steady starts in a row.Maybe they want to think twice about sending him back to the bullpen.Hours after the team ticketed him for relief duty soon, Gsellman pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and had two RBIs to lead New York past the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Monday."Starting's a little more fun," the rookie sinkerballer said. "I just want to win.
Santana hits first career slam as Brewers beat D'Backs 9-5
MILWAUKEE — Domingo Santana hit his first career grand slam and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-5 on Sunday, May 28th.The NL Central-leading Brewers built an 8-1 lead thanks to Santana's blast and starter Jimmy Nelson's 10-strikeout performance over seven superb innings.
MILWAUKEE — Domingo Santana hit his first career grand slam and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-5 on Sunday, May 28th.The NL Central-leading Brewers built an 8-1 lead thanks to Santana's blast and starter Jimmy Nelson's 10-strikeout performance over seven superb innings.
Anderson takes no-hit bid into eighth in Brewers win
MILWAUKEE -- Chase Anderson took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers snapped the Arizona Diamondbacks' five-game winning streak with a 6-1 victory on Saturday.Anderson (3-1) struck out a career-high 11.
MILWAUKEE -- Chase Anderson took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers snapped the Arizona Diamondbacks' five-game winning streak with a 6-1 victory on Saturday.Anderson (3-1) struck out a career-high 11.
Anderson's no-hit bid ended by Ahmed in the eighth inning
MILWAUKEE -- Nick Ahmed singled off the glove of second baseman Eric Sogard and into center field leading off the eighth inning, the first hit for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Milwaukee Brewers' Chase Anderson on Saturday.Sogard was shifted to the first-base side but raced to the left side of second to try for the grounder.
MILWAUKEE -- Nick Ahmed singled off the glove of second baseman Eric Sogard and into center field leading off the eighth inning, the first hit for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Milwaukee Brewers' Chase Anderson on Saturday.Sogard was shifted to the first-base side but raced to the left side of second to try for the grounder.
Ray gives up 2 hits in 7 innings, D-backs beat Brewers 4-0
MILWAUKEE — Robbie Ray pitched seven innings of two-hit ball to lower the NL's second-best road ERA to 0.57, Gregor Blanco and Chris Owings homered, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 Thursday night for their ninth win in 10 games.Ray (4-3), coming off a dominating performance against San Diego in his last start, did not allow a run for the second straight outing.
MILWAUKEE — Robbie Ray pitched seven innings of two-hit ball to lower the NL's second-best road ERA to 0.57, Gregor Blanco and Chris Owings homered, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 Thursday night for their ninth win in 10 games.Ray (4-3), coming off a dominating performance against San Diego in his last start, did not allow a run for the second straight outing.
Brewers' Pina and Braun leave game against Diamondbacks with injuries
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina and left fielder Ryan Braun left the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night with injuries.Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray drilled Pina in the left elbow with a pitch in the second inning, knocking the Brewers catcher flat.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina and left fielder Ryan Braun left the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night with injuries.Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray drilled Pina in the left elbow with a pitch in the second inning, knocking the Brewers catcher flat.
Brewers lose third straight game, falling to Blue Jays 8-4
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Goins hit his first career grand slam, one of four homers for the Toronto Blue Jays in an 8-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, May 24th.The Blue Jays swept the two-game interleague series and wrapped up a seven-game road trip with three straight victories.Kevin Pillar, Devon Travis and Jose Bautista hit solo shots for the Blue Jays, who have homered in four straight games.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Goins hit his first career grand slam, one of four homers for the Toronto Blue Jays in an 8-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, May 24th.The Blue Jays swept the two-game interleague series and wrapped up a seven-game road trip with three straight victories.Kevin Pillar, Devon Travis and Jose Bautista hit solo shots for the Blue Jays, who have homered in four straight games.