Brewers fall to Pirates 5-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen hit his first home run of the season and Jon Niese combined with two relievers on a three-hitter as the Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Saturday night to end their four-game losing streak.McCutchen's solo shot off Taylor Jungmann in the fifth inning increased the Pirates' lead to 4-0 after they scored three runs in the fourth.The drive to left field came in the star center fielder's 54th plate appearance.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen hit his first home run of the season and Jon Niese combined with two relievers on a three-hitter as the Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Saturday night to end their four-game losing streak.McCutchen's solo shot off Taylor Jungmann in the fifth inning increased the Pirates' lead to 4-0 after they scored three runs in the fourth.The drive to left field came in the star center fielder's 54th plate appearance.
Braun slams 2 HRs, Brewers top Pirates 8-4
PITTSBURGH — Ryan Braun hit two long two-run home runs and Jimmy Nelson took a shutout into the seventh inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 on Friday night.Braun had a 460-foot shot off the batter's eye in center field off Kyle Lobstein in the sixth to put the Brewers ahead 5-0.
PITTSBURGH — Ryan Braun hit two long two-run home runs and Jimmy Nelson took a shutout into the seventh inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 on Friday night.Braun had a 460-foot shot off the batter's eye in center field off Kyle Lobstein in the sixth to put the Brewers ahead 5-0.
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Man falls from escalator at Miller Park; lands on roof of Bernie's Chalet
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 30-year-old Illinois man fell from an escalator inside Miller Park during the Brewers game on Saturday night, April 9th.According to police, the man was leaning on the handrail of the escalator when he lost his balance.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 30-year-old Illinois man fell from an escalator inside Miller Park during the Brewers game on Saturday night, April 9th.According to police, the man was leaning on the handrail of the escalator when he lost his balance.
Milwaukee Brewers get to wild Astros ace Dallas Keuchel for 3-2 win
MILWAUKEE — Jimmy Nelson struck out nine in six innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers took advantage of early wildness by Houston ace Dallas Keuchel in a 3-2 win over the Astros on Sunday, April 10th.The AL Cy Young Award winner walked four in the first inning and gave up a two-run single to Aaron Hill.
MILWAUKEE — Jimmy Nelson struck out nine in six innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers took advantage of early wildness by Houston ace Dallas Keuchel in a 3-2 win over the Astros on Sunday, April 10th.The AL Cy Young Award winner walked four in the first inning and gave up a two-run single to Aaron Hill.
Milwaukee Brewers fall to Astros, 6-4
MILWAUKEE -- Colby Rasmus hit two home runs and a sacrifice fly to lead the Houston Astros past the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 Saturday night.Rasmus teed off on Milwaukee starter Wily Peralta (0-2) with a solo shot in the third and a two-run blast in the fifth that landed near the top row of the second-tier bleachers in right.Rasmus may have found some motivation after being called for interference under the new "Chase Utley rule," resulting in a game-ending double play Friday night that halted Houston's ninth-inning rally and gave the Brewers a 6-4 win.Tyler White kept up his torrid start for Houston with a sacrifice fly in the first and followed Rasmus in the fifth with his third home run.
MILWAUKEE -- Colby Rasmus hit two home runs and a sacrifice fly to lead the Houston Astros past the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 Saturday night.Rasmus teed off on Milwaukee starter Wily Peralta (0-2) with a solo shot in the third and a two-run blast in the fifth that landed near the top row of the second-tier bleachers in right.Rasmus may have found some motivation after being called for interference under the new "Chase Utley rule," resulting in a game-ending double play Friday night that halted Houston's ninth-inning rally and gave the Brewers a 6-4 win.Tyler White kept up his torrid start for Houston with a sacrifice fly in the first and followed Rasmus in the fifth with his third home run.
Brewers beat Astros 6-4
MILWAUKEE — Colby Rasmus was called for interference on the "Chase Utley rule," resulting in a game-ending double play and blunting the Houston Astros' ninth-inning rally in a 6-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.Down 6-0, the Astros scored four times in the ninth and put runners on first and second with one out.Jose Altuve hit a bouncer to second baseman Scooter Gennett, who threw to shortstop Jonathan Villar for the forceout.
MILWAUKEE — Colby Rasmus was called for interference on the "Chase Utley rule," resulting in a game-ending double play and blunting the Houston Astros' ninth-inning rally in a 6-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.Down 6-0, the Astros scored four times in the ninth and put runners on first and second with one out.Jose Altuve hit a bouncer to second baseman Scooter Gennett, who threw to shortstop Jonathan Villar for the forceout.
Astros Carlos Gomez says he wants to retire a Brewer
MILWAUKEE — Houston center fielder Carlos Gomez says he'd like to retire as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers, the team that traded him to the Astros last summer.The 30-year-old Gomez returned to Miller Park on Friday for the first time since the deal with Houston, which is in town for a three-game interleague series against Milwaukee.Gomez spent more than five seasons with the Brewers.
MILWAUKEE — Houston center fielder Carlos Gomez says he'd like to retire as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers, the team that traded him to the Astros last summer.The 30-year-old Gomez returned to Miller Park on Friday for the first time since the deal with Houston, which is in town for a three-game interleague series against Milwaukee.Gomez spent more than five seasons with the Brewers.
Carter homer, sacrifice fly lift Brewers over Giants 4-3
MILWAUKEE — Chris Carter hit his first home run for Milwaukee, then had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning to lead the Brewers over the San Francisco Giants 4-3 Wednesday.Jeff Samardzija, making his Giants debut after signing a $90 million, five-year contract, allowed three runs and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings, struck out six and walked three.
MILWAUKEE — Chris Carter hit his first home run for Milwaukee, then had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning to lead the Brewers over the San Francisco Giants 4-3 Wednesday.Jeff Samardzija, making his Giants debut after signing a $90 million, five-year contract, allowed three runs and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings, struck out six and walked three.
Milwaukee Brewers suffer second straight loss to Giants at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE — Johnny Cueto pitched seven solid innings in his San Francisco debut as the Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday night, April 5th.Cueto was the centerpiece of San Francisco's offseason rotation overhaul when he signed a six-year, $130 million deal after winning a championship with the Kansas City Royals.
MILWAUKEE — Johnny Cueto pitched seven solid innings in his San Francisco debut as the Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday night, April 5th.Cueto was the centerpiece of San Francisco's offseason rotation overhaul when he signed a six-year, $130 million deal after winning a championship with the Kansas City Royals.
Cold temps, blowing snow didn't dampen spirits among Brewers fans on Opening Day
MILWAUKEE -- For the thousands of Milwaukee Brewers fans who were brave enough to tailgate outside Miller Park on Opening Day 2016, it felt a little more like tailgating outside a Green Bay Packers game.
MILWAUKEE -- For the thousands of Milwaukee Brewers fans who were brave enough to tailgate outside Miller Park on Opening Day 2016, it felt a little more like tailgating outside a Green Bay Packers game.
Race for Milwaukee County executive: Chris Abele, Chris Larson court voters at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- The spring primary election in Wisconsin is Tuesday, April 5th, and one of the hotly-contested races in the Milwaukee area is the race for county executive.
MILWAUKEE -- The spring primary election in Wisconsin is Tuesday, April 5th, and one of the hotly-contested races in the Milwaukee area is the race for county executive.
Plenty for fans to see and do on Opening Day at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, April 4th was Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park -- and there are a lot of new attractions at the ballpark this year.
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, April 4th was Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park -- and there are a lot of new attractions at the ballpark this year.
Brewers fall to Giants 12-3 on Opening Day at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE — Denard Span homered and drove in five runs in his San Francisco debut, and the Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 12-3 in an opener Monday, April 4th despite a sluggish start from under-the-weather ace Madison Bumgarner.Span hit a three-run shot with two outs in the eighth inning and Joe Panik and Buster Posey followed with home runs off Ariel Pena.It marked the first time the Giants had connected for three straight homers on opening day.
MILWAUKEE — Denard Span homered and drove in five runs in his San Francisco debut, and the Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 12-3 in an opener Monday, April 4th despite a sluggish start from under-the-weather ace Madison Bumgarner.Span hit a three-run shot with two outs in the eighth inning and Joe Panik and Buster Posey followed with home runs off Ariel Pena.It marked the first time the Giants had connected for three straight homers on opening day.
Pictures: View pictures of tailgating Brewers fans on Opening Day 2016
MILWAUKEE -- Temperatures around freezing and snow flurries did not seem to deter thousands of Milwaukee Brewers fans from taking part in a special tradition -- Opening Day tailgating.
MILWAUKEE -- Temperatures around freezing and snow flurries did not seem to deter thousands of Milwaukee Brewers fans from taking part in a special tradition -- Opening Day tailgating.
Opening Day is here, and George Webb's "5 for $5" burger deal is back!
MILWAUKEE -- As the Brewers took the field for Opening Day on Monday, April 4th -- the bases are loaded with savings once again this year as George Webb offers their famous “5 for $5” burger deal.For every game that the Milwaukee Brewers score five or more runs – home or away, win or lose – all 31 George Webb locations will offer five burgers for $5 through midnight the following day.“As supporters and long-time fans of the Milwaukee Brewers, baseball season is an exciting time for us at George Webb,” said Ryan Stamm, vice president of George Webb Restaurants. “Burgers and baseball are a great pairing and we look forward to celebrating the Brewer’s victories alongside our fans this year.”George Webb also stands by its famous prediction, which dates back to the 1940s, that the Brew Crew will win 12 games in a row.
MILWAUKEE -- As the Brewers took the field for Opening Day on Monday, April 4th -- the bases are loaded with savings once again this year as George Webb offers their famous “5 for $5” burger deal.For every game that the Milwaukee Brewers score five or more runs – home or away, win or lose – all 31 George Webb locations will offer five burgers for $5 through midnight the following day.“As supporters and long-time fans of the Milwaukee Brewers, baseball season is an exciting time for us at George Webb,” said Ryan Stamm, vice president of George Webb Restaurants. “Burgers and baseball are a great pairing and we look forward to celebrating the Brewer’s victories alongside our fans this year.”George Webb also stands by its famous prediction, which dates back to the 1940s, that the Brew Crew will win 12 games in a row.
It's tailgate time! Brewers host San Francisco Giants at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE — The Brewers will host the San Francisco Giants on Monday, April 4.
MILWAUKEE — The Brewers will host the San Francisco Giants on Monday, April 4.
Pictures: Opening Day pictures from the FOX6 crew
MILWAUKEE — We have several members of the FOX6 crew down at Miller Park today.
MILWAUKEE — We have several members of the FOX6 crew down at Miller Park today.