Cubs beat Brewers 3-1 for sweep; Rebuilding Crew ends season with 94 losses

Cubs beat Brewers 3-1 for sweep; Rebuilding Crew ends season with 94 losses

MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Sunday, October 4th for their eighth straight win, but still needed Pittsburgh to lose in order to host the Pirates in the NL wild-card game.Pittsburgh, which played Cincinnati, held a one-game lead over the Cubs in the wild-card standings.

MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Sunday, October 4th for their eighth straight win, but still needed Pittsburgh to lose in order to host the Pirates in the NL wild-card game.Pittsburgh, which played Cincinnati, held a one-game lead over the Cubs in the wild-card standings.

Milwaukee Brewers fall 1-0 against Chicago Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers fall 1-0 against Chicago Cubs

MILWAUKEE — Kyle Hendricks allowed one hit and struck out eight in six innings, and the Chicago Cubs kept alive their hopes to host to the NL wild card game with a 1-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.Chicago won its seventh straight game behind a stellar effort from Hendricks (8-7).

MILWAUKEE — Kyle Hendricks allowed one hit and struck out eight in six innings, and the Chicago Cubs kept alive their hopes to host to the NL wild card game with a 1-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.Chicago won its seventh straight game behind a stellar effort from Hendricks (8-7).

Miller Park: Brewers lose 6-1 against Cubs

Miller Park: Brewers lose 6-1 against Cubs

MILWAUKEE -- Jake Arrieta struck out seven in six strong innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Friday night as they tried to keep up with Pittsburgh in the race to host the NL wild card game.Anthony Rizzo had two hits and three RBIs, including a solo homer into the Cubs bullpen in right in the fourth off Ariel Pena (2-1).Arrieta (22-6) allowed two singles in his final tuneup before the postseason.

MILWAUKEE -- Jake Arrieta struck out seven in six strong innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Friday night as they tried to keep up with Pittsburgh in the race to host the NL wild card game.Anthony Rizzo had two hits and three RBIs, including a solo homer into the Cubs bullpen in right in the fourth off Ariel Pena (2-1).Arrieta (22-6) allowed two singles in his final tuneup before the postseason.

Milwaukee Brewers Ryan Braun wins 2015 We Energies High-Energy Player of the Year

Milwaukee Brewers Ryan Braun wins 2015 We Energies High-Energy Player of the Year

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was named the 2015 "We Energies High-Energy Player of the Year." The award honored Braun who was voted as the Brewers player that best personifies the characteristics of hard work, a positive attitude and an aggressive approach to playing the game as voted on by fans, media members and We Energies.Braun was presented with the award in an on-field ceremony on Friday night, October 2nd by We Energies Director of Corporate Communications, Barry McNulty, prior to the first pitch against the Chicago Cubs.The Brewers outfielder received a 56.8% of the total vote, whereas the other finalist, first baseman Adam Lind, received 42.3%.This is Braun's third We Energies High-Energy Player of the Year award, as he previously won the award in 2008 and 2012.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was named the 2015 "We Energies High-Energy Player of the Year." The award honored Braun who was voted as the Brewers player that best personifies the characteristics of hard work, a positive attitude and an aggressive approach to playing the game as voted on by fans, media members and We Energies.Braun was presented with the award in an on-field ceremony on Friday night, October 2nd by We Energies Director of Corporate Communications, Barry McNulty, prior to the first pitch against the Chicago Cubs.The Brewers outfielder received a 56.8% of the total vote, whereas the other finalist, first baseman Adam Lind, received 42.3%.This is Braun's third We Energies High-Energy Player of the Year award, as he previously won the award in 2008 and 2012.

Milwaukee Brewers fall 3-1 against San Diego Padres

Milwaukee Brewers fall 3-1 against San Diego Padres

SAN DIEGO — Ian Kennedy struck out 11 in what was likely his final start with San Diego and Yangervis Solarte hit a two-run homer for the Padres, who beat Milwaukee 3-1 in their home finale on Thursday.The Padres underachieved this year, extending their postseason drought to nine seasons despite a roster overhaul that included adding stars such as Matt Kemp, Justin Upton, Wil Myers, Derek Norris and James Shields.

SAN DIEGO — Ian Kennedy struck out 11 in what was likely his final start with San Diego and Yangervis Solarte hit a two-run homer for the Padres, who beat Milwaukee 3-1 in their home finale on Thursday.The Padres underachieved this year, extending their postseason drought to nine seasons despite a roster overhaul that included adding stars such as Matt Kemp, Justin Upton, Wil Myers, Derek Norris and James Shields.

Going for the sweep: Zach Davies pitches seven innings as Brewers beat Padres 5-0

Going for the sweep: Zach Davies pitches seven innings as Brewers beat Padres 5-0

SAN DIEGO — Zach Davies pitched seven innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 5-0 on Wednesday night, September 30th.Davies (3-2) did not allow a run for a second consecutive start, having shut out the Chicago Cubs over six innings in his last outing.

SAN DIEGO — Zach Davies pitched seven innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 5-0 on Wednesday night, September 30th.Davies (3-2) did not allow a run for a second consecutive start, having shut out the Chicago Cubs over six innings in his last outing.

"I just started writing:" Bleacher Boy is just 15 years old, and MLB says his blog is one of the best!

"I just started writing:" Bleacher Boy is just 15 years old, and MLB says his blog is one of the best!

MILWAUKEE -- He calls himself the Bleacher Boy, but when it comes to baseball, this teenager is right on top of the action!"You just got to stay consistent and keep writing, because if you write it, it will come," David Strobach said.

MILWAUKEE -- He calls himself the Bleacher Boy, but when it comes to baseball, this teenager is right on top of the action!"You just got to stay consistent and keep writing, because if you write it, it will come," David Strobach said.

Brewers vs. Padres: Segura hits go-ahead, two-run homer to help Jorge Lopez to 4-3 win in MLB debut

Brewers vs. Padres: Segura hits go-ahead, two-run homer to help Jorge Lopez to 4-3 win in MLB debut

SAN DIEGO, California --Jean Segura hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning to help Jorge Lopez win his major league debut and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Tuesday night, September 29th.Lopez (1-0) allowed three runs and eight hits in five innings, struck out seven and walked two.

SAN DIEGO, California --Jean Segura hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning to help Jorge Lopez win his major league debut and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Tuesday night, September 29th.Lopez (1-0) allowed three runs and eight hits in five innings, struck out seven and walked two.

"I'm very honored:" Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy recipient of "Bob Feller Act of Valor Awards"

"I'm very honored:" Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy recipient of "Bob Feller Act of Valor Awards"

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has been announced as a recipient of the 2015 "Bob Feller Act of Valor Awards."Lucroy and former MLB player George Brett are set to be joined by Navy and Marine Corps honorees on November 4th in Washington, D.C.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has been announced as a recipient of the 2015 "Bob Feller Act of Valor Awards."Lucroy and former MLB player George Brett are set to be joined by Navy and Marine Corps honorees on November 4th in Washington, D.C.

Victory for the Crew! Cubs can't muster offense in 4-1 loss to Brewers

Victory for the Crew! Cubs can't muster offense in 4-1 loss to Brewers

CHICAGO (AP) — Zach Davies allowed two hits over six innings and Martin Maldonado drove in two runs to lead Milwaukee to a 4-1 victory over Chicago on Wednesday night, snapping the Brewers' nine-game losing streak to the Cubs.Jorge Soler homered for the Cubs, who lost for the second time in nine games and finished with three hits total.Davies (2-2) allowed two singles in the second inning, walked one and struck out four.Francisco Rodriguez pitched the ninth and picked up his 35th save in 37 opportunities.Luis Sardinas gave the Brewers a 1-0 lead with an RBI single just out of the reach of a diving Kris Bryant at third base.The Brewers took a 3-0 lead in the seventh when Khris Davis followed Adam Lind's double with an RBI single.

CHICAGO (AP) — Zach Davies allowed two hits over six innings and Martin Maldonado drove in two runs to lead Milwaukee to a 4-1 victory over Chicago on Wednesday night, snapping the Brewers' nine-game losing streak to the Cubs.Jorge Soler homered for the Cubs, who lost for the second time in nine games and finished with three hits total.Davies (2-2) allowed two singles in the second inning, walked one and struck out four.Francisco Rodriguez pitched the ninth and picked up his 35th save in 37 opportunities.Luis Sardinas gave the Brewers a 1-0 lead with an RBI single just out of the reach of a diving Kris Bryant at third base.The Brewers took a 3-0 lead in the seventh when Khris Davis followed Adam Lind's double with an RBI single.

Brewers fall to Cubs 4-0 as Jake Arrieta becomes first pitcher in majors to reach 20 wins

Brewers fall to Cubs 4-0 as Jake Arrieta becomes first pitcher in majors to reach 20 wins

CHICAGO — Jake Arrieta threw a three-hitter to become the first pitcher in the major leagues to reach 20 wins, Kris Bryant set the Cubs rookie record for home runs and Chicago inched closer to a playoff berth with a 4-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night, September 22nd.Arietta (20-6) struck out 11 for Chicago, whose magic number for making its first postseason in seven years dropped to three.The right-hander retired 14 in a row at one point in becoming the first Cubs pitcher to win 20 games since Jon Lieber in 2001.Bryant, whose April 17 debut was one of the most anticipated in years, hit a two-run homer in the third off Tyler Cravy (0-8) to give Chicago a 2-0 lead.

CHICAGO — Jake Arrieta threw a three-hitter to become the first pitcher in the major leagues to reach 20 wins, Kris Bryant set the Cubs rookie record for home runs and Chicago inched closer to a playoff berth with a 4-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night, September 22nd.Arietta (20-6) struck out 11 for Chicago, whose magic number for making its first postseason in seven years dropped to three.The right-hander retired 14 in a row at one point in becoming the first Cubs pitcher to win 20 games since Jon Lieber in 2001.Bryant, whose April 17 debut was one of the most anticipated in years, hit a two-run homer in the third off Tyler Cravy (0-8) to give Chicago a 2-0 lead.

Brewers fall to Cubs at Wrigley Field 9-5; Cubs inch closer to NL playoff berth

Brewers fall to Cubs at Wrigley Field 9-5; Cubs inch closer to NL playoff berth

CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo had three hits and scored three runs, Jorge Soler hit a pinch-hit, 3-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-5 on Monday night, September 21st.The Cubs inched closer to a NL playoff berth as their magic number to clinch fell to four.

CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo had three hits and scored three runs, Jorge Soler hit a pinch-hit, 3-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-5 on Monday night, September 21st.The Cubs inched closer to a NL playoff berth as their magic number to clinch fell to four.