Nieuwenhuis hits 2 home runs, Brewers top Cubs 6-1
MILWAUKEE — Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit two home runs, Zach Davies took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Saturday night.Jonathan Lucroy also homered, giving Milwaukee the lead with a two-run shot in the first off John Lackey (7-7).
MILWAUKEE — Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit two home runs, Zach Davies took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Saturday night.Jonathan Lucroy also homered, giving Milwaukee the lead with a two-run shot in the first off John Lackey (7-7).
Brewers lose 5-2 to Cubs
MILWAUKEE — Dexter Fowler led off the first with a homer and drove in three runs in his first game back from the disabled list, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.Fowler went 3 for 4 with a walk and scored twice after being sidelined more than a month with a strained right hamstring.
MILWAUKEE — Dexter Fowler led off the first with a homer and drove in three runs in his first game back from the disabled list, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.Fowler went 3 for 4 with a walk and scored twice after being sidelined more than a month with a strained right hamstring.
On Friday, July 22nd, take advantage of Brewers one-day promotion: “No Fee Friday”
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the return of the popular one-day promotion, “No-Fee Friday.” To show their appreciation to fans, the Brewers will cover the cost of all ticket transaction fees for all orders placed between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.The one-day promotion is valid for any remaining 2016 regular season games at Miller Park.According to a press release from the Brewers, there are 36 home games remaining on the Brewers’ regular season schedule, and fans can purchase tickets to any of them without having to pay transaction fees as long as they purchase during the valid hours tomorrow.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the return of the popular one-day promotion, “No-Fee Friday.” To show their appreciation to fans, the Brewers will cover the cost of all ticket transaction fees for all orders placed between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.The one-day promotion is valid for any remaining 2016 regular season games at Miller Park.According to a press release from the Brewers, there are 36 home games remaining on the Brewers’ regular season schedule, and fans can purchase tickets to any of them without having to pay transaction fees as long as they purchase during the valid hours tomorrow.
Brewers fall to Pirates 5-3
PITTSBURGH — Francisco Liriano took another step toward putting his season-long control issues behind him, striking out 13 to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.Liriano (6-9) gave up three runs and four hits in 6 2/3 innings and didn't issue a walk for just the second time in 19 starts.
PITTSBURGH — Francisco Liriano took another step toward putting his season-long control issues behind him, striking out 13 to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.Liriano (6-9) gave up three runs and four hits in 6 2/3 innings and didn't issue a walk for just the second time in 19 starts.
Lucroy drives in 3, Brewers race by Pirates 9-5
PITTSBURGH -- Jonathan Lucroy drove in three runs, including a two-run single in the sixth inning that broke things open for good as the Milwaukee Brewersrolled by the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Wednesday night, July 20th.Jonathan Villar, Hernan Perez and Ryan Braun had two hits each for Milwaukee and Chris Carter and Scooter Gennett drove in two runs apiece while the Brewers jumped on starter Jeff Locke early and kept adding on.Carlos Torres (2-1) won in relief of Chase Anderson, who struggled once again but was bailed out by an offense that took it to Locke (8-6), who gave up five runs in three-plus innings.Jordy Mercer went 2 for 3 with two RBIs for the Pirates.
PITTSBURGH -- Jonathan Lucroy drove in three runs, including a two-run single in the sixth inning that broke things open for good as the Milwaukee Brewersrolled by the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Wednesday night, July 20th.Jonathan Villar, Hernan Perez and Ryan Braun had two hits each for Milwaukee and Chris Carter and Scooter Gennett drove in two runs apiece while the Brewers jumped on starter Jeff Locke early and kept adding on.Carlos Torres (2-1) won in relief of Chase Anderson, who struggled once again but was bailed out by an offense that took it to Locke (8-6), who gave up five runs in three-plus innings.Jordy Mercer went 2 for 3 with two RBIs for the Pirates.
Milwaukee Brewers fall to Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2
PITTSBURGH — Josh Harrison tripled leading off the bottom of the ninth and scored when the throw from the outfield skipped past Milwaukee third baseman Hernan Perez and out of play to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory Tuesday night, July 19th.Perez's RBI single off Pittsburgh All-Star closer Mark Melancon with two outs in the ninth tied the game, but the tie was short-lived.
PITTSBURGH — Josh Harrison tripled leading off the bottom of the ninth and scored when the throw from the outfield skipped past Milwaukee third baseman Hernan Perez and out of play to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory Tuesday night, July 19th.Perez's RBI single off Pittsburgh All-Star closer Mark Melancon with two outs in the ninth tied the game, but the tie was short-lived.
"Never give up:" Brewers Jeremy Jeffress couldn't find relief on the mound until he found peace in life
MILWAUKEE -- In some ways, the Milwaukee Brewers have been better than expected.
MILWAUKEE -- In some ways, the Milwaukee Brewers have been better than expected.
Brewers passed ball leads to walk off win for Reds
CINCINNATI -- Billy Hamilton dashed home on All-Star Jonathan Lucroy's passed ball with two outs in the ninth inning Sunday, giving the Cincinnati Reds a 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
CINCINNATI -- Billy Hamilton dashed home on All-Star Jonathan Lucroy's passed ball with two outs in the ninth inning Sunday, giving the Cincinnati Reds a 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Lucroy's 2-run HR starts big inning as Brewers beat Reds 9-1
CINCINNATI — Jonathan Lucroy's two-run homer started Milwaukee's big third inning, and the Brewers rolled to a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night with their best offensive showing in nearly two months.The bottom two teams in the NL Central have split the first two games of their series.Lucroy connected off left-hander John Lamb (1-7) as he continued taking advantage of the last-place Reds.
CINCINNATI — Jonathan Lucroy's two-run homer started Milwaukee's big third inning, and the Brewers rolled to a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night with their best offensive showing in nearly two months.The bottom two teams in the NL Central have split the first two games of their series.Lucroy connected off left-hander John Lamb (1-7) as he continued taking advantage of the last-place Reds.
Brewers fall to Reds 5-4
CINCINNATI — Adam Duvall and Tucker Barnhart doubled home runs in the sixth inning Friday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that snapped a three-game losing streak.The bottom two teams in the NL Central went into the All-Star break with downturns.
CINCINNATI — Adam Duvall and Tucker Barnhart doubled home runs in the sixth inning Friday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that snapped a three-game losing streak.The bottom two teams in the NL Central went into the All-Star break with downturns.
Rebuilding season hurts Milwaukee Brewers attendance, TV ratings
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers fans are showing less interest in the team through the first half of the season.During this so-called "rebuilding year," home attendance is down 12 percent and TV ratings are down 25 percent.Keep in mind, that is through the first 42 home games of the season.Attendance is averaging about 28,000 fans this year.Last year, it was closer to 32,000.This is part of a bigger trend in Major League baseball in 2016, as attendance is down for 20 of the 30 teams.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers fans are showing less interest in the team through the first half of the season.During this so-called "rebuilding year," home attendance is down 12 percent and TV ratings are down 25 percent.Keep in mind, that is through the first 42 home games of the season.Attendance is averaging about 28,000 fans this year.Last year, it was closer to 32,000.This is part of a bigger trend in Major League baseball in 2016, as attendance is down for 20 of the 30 teams.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Just released: "Brewers Block Party" is back for 2016!
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday, July 11th the return of Brewers Block Party this summer.The Brewers 2016 Block Party will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23rd at Village Park in Elm Grove (13600 Juneau Blvd.).Officials say the event will feature games and activities for the whole family, as well as appearances from Brewers players and coaches, Bernie Brewer and the Klement’s Famous Racing Sausages™.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday, July 11th the return of Brewers Block Party this summer.The Brewers 2016 Block Party will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23rd at Village Park in Elm Grove (13600 Juneau Blvd.).Officials say the event will feature games and activities for the whole family, as well as appearances from Brewers players and coaches, Bernie Brewer and the Klement’s Famous Racing Sausages™.
Brewers can't get clutch hits, lose series to Cardinals
MILWAUKEE -- Mike Leake struck out a season-high 10 over seven innings, Matt Adams and Randal Grichuk homered, and the St.
MILWAUKEE -- Mike Leake struck out a season-high 10 over seven innings, Matt Adams and Randal Grichuk homered, and the St.
Chase Anderson lasted just 4 innings as Cardinals beat Brewers 8-1
MILWAUKEE — Jhonny Peralta, Tommy Pham and Aledmys Diaz homered, helping Carlos Martinez and the St.
MILWAUKEE — Jhonny Peralta, Tommy Pham and Aledmys Diaz homered, helping Carlos Martinez and the St.
Jonathan Villar's ninth-inning hit leads Brewers past Cardinals
MILWAUKEE — Jonathan Villar's single drove in Kurt Nieuwenhuis from second base with two outs in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers got past the St.
MILWAUKEE — Jonathan Villar's single drove in Kurt Nieuwenhuis from second base with two outs in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers got past the St.
Brewers trade Aaron Hill to Red Sox
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have sent infielder Aaron Hill to the Boston Red Sox for two minor league prospects.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have sent infielder Aaron Hill to the Boston Red Sox for two minor league prospects.
Brewers fall to Nationals 7-4
WASHINGTON — Bryce Harper hit the first of Washington's three home runs, and the Nationals returned to form in a 7-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.Jose Lobaton and Ryan Zimmerman also connected for the Nationals, who averted a three-game sweep.After watching Washington score a combined two runs in the first two games of the series, manager Dusty Baker said before the finale, "We're operating at a low energy level right now."Harper remedied that with a three-run shot in the first inning, the Nationals' first long ball in three games.
WASHINGTON — Bryce Harper hit the first of Washington's three home runs, and the Nationals returned to form in a 7-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.Jose Lobaton and Ryan Zimmerman also connected for the Nationals, who averted a three-game sweep.After watching Washington score a combined two runs in the first two games of the series, manager Dusty Baker said before the finale, "We're operating at a low energy level right now."Harper remedied that with a three-run shot in the first inning, the Nationals' first long ball in three games.
Brewers back Davies with 2 HRs in 5-2 win over Nationals
WASHINGTON — Hernan Perez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning to back an effective pitching performance by Zach Davies, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Tuesday night to clinch their second road series win of the season.Aaron Hill went 3 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs for the Brewers, who will attempt to complete a three-game sweep on Wednesday.
WASHINGTON — Hernan Perez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning to back an effective pitching performance by Zach Davies, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Tuesday night to clinch their second road series win of the season.Aaron Hill went 3 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs for the Brewers, who will attempt to complete a three-game sweep on Wednesday.
All-Star Game: Brewers' Jonathon Lucroy on the roster; Ryan Braun needs your votes!
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Braun has been named as one of the five candidates eligible for the 2016 Esurance MLB All-Star Game "Final Vote" for the National League -- to select the last player for the All-Star squad, according to a statement from the Milwaukee Brewers.It will be up to Brewers fans to answer the call and vote early and often for their star outfielder.Braun could become an All Star for the seventh time in his career, joining teammate catcher Jonathan Lucroy in San Diego for the 2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 12th.Lucroy was selected to the squad by New York Mets Manager Terry Collins Tuesday, July 5th -- earning his second appearance on the team by hitting .296 with a .355 on-base percentage and a .484 slugging percentage.According to the Brewers, Braun is one of five candidates for the Esurance All-Star "Final Vote" along with 1B Brandon Belt (San Francisco), 3B Jake Lamb (Arizona), OF Starling Marte (Pittsburgh) and SS Trevor Story (Colorado).Braun has appeared in 69 games this season and ranks among the Major League leaders in batting average (9th, .323).
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Braun has been named as one of the five candidates eligible for the 2016 Esurance MLB All-Star Game "Final Vote" for the National League -- to select the last player for the All-Star squad, according to a statement from the Milwaukee Brewers.It will be up to Brewers fans to answer the call and vote early and often for their star outfielder.Braun could become an All Star for the seventh time in his career, joining teammate catcher Jonathan Lucroy in San Diego for the 2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 12th.Lucroy was selected to the squad by New York Mets Manager Terry Collins Tuesday, July 5th -- earning his second appearance on the team by hitting .296 with a .355 on-base percentage and a .484 slugging percentage.According to the Brewers, Braun is one of five candidates for the Esurance All-Star "Final Vote" along with 1B Brandon Belt (San Francisco), 3B Jake Lamb (Arizona), OF Starling Marte (Pittsburgh) and SS Trevor Story (Colorado).Braun has appeared in 69 games this season and ranks among the Major League leaders in batting average (9th, .323).
Want to work at Miller Park? Delaware North Sportservice to host job fair on July 7th
MILWAUKEE -- A job fair is coming up this week at Miller Park!Delaware North Sportservice, the exclusive food, beverage and retail provider for Miller Park, will hold a job fair on Thursday, July 7th at the home of the Brewers.They're looking for stand attendants, dishwashers, cooks and in-seat runners for the 2016 Brewers season.This job fair will take place from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.You must be at least 18 years old to apply.Applicants are asked to enter the ballpark through the Hot Corner entrance (near Friday’s Front Row).
MILWAUKEE -- A job fair is coming up this week at Miller Park!Delaware North Sportservice, the exclusive food, beverage and retail provider for Miller Park, will hold a job fair on Thursday, July 7th at the home of the Brewers.They're looking for stand attendants, dishwashers, cooks and in-seat runners for the 2016 Brewers season.This job fair will take place from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.You must be at least 18 years old to apply.Applicants are asked to enter the ballpark through the Hot Corner entrance (near Friday’s Front Row).