Braun becomes Brewers homer leader in 8-7 win over Marlins
MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun became the Brewers all-time home run leader with his 252nd home run and Khris Davis hit two home runs to help Milwaukee avoid a sweep with an 8-7 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.Braun hit a 2-1 pitch from former Brewers starter Chris Narveson to lead off the sixth.
MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun became the Brewers all-time home run leader with his 252nd home run and Khris Davis hit two home runs to help Milwaukee avoid a sweep with an 8-7 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.Braun hit a 2-1 pitch from former Brewers starter Chris Narveson to lead off the sixth.
Brewers' Ryan Braun slams homerun #252, secures franchise record
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun hit his 252nd career homerun in a game against the Miami Marlins at Miller Park on Wednesday, August 19th.The homer gives Braun the franchise record -- which was 251 -- previously held by Brewers shortstop Robin Yount.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun hit his 252nd career homerun in a game against the Miami Marlins at Miller Park on Wednesday, August 19th.The homer gives Braun the franchise record -- which was 251 -- previously held by Brewers shortstop Robin Yount.
Brewers fall to Marlins, 9-6
MILWAUKEE — Ichiro Suzuki had his first four-hit game in over two years, and Cole Gillespie drove in a season-high three runs to lead the Miami Marlins to a 9-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.Suzuki was 4 for 5 with two runs scored for his first four-hit game since July 28, 2013.Adeiny Hechavarria extended his career-high hitting streak to 12 games and relief pitcher Kendry Flores (1-1) faced one batter in the fourth in his first major league victory.
MILWAUKEE — Ichiro Suzuki had his first four-hit game in over two years, and Cole Gillespie drove in a season-high three runs to lead the Miami Marlins to a 9-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.Suzuki was 4 for 5 with two runs scored for his first four-hit game since July 28, 2013.Adeiny Hechavarria extended his career-high hitting streak to 12 games and relief pitcher Kendry Flores (1-1) faced one batter in the fourth in his first major league victory.
Mark your calendar: Dates set for Brewers' Fan Appreciation Weekend
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers will host Fan Appreciation Weekend at Miller Park, Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20 as the Crew takes on the Cincinnati Reds.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers will host Fan Appreciation Weekend at Miller Park, Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20 as the Crew takes on the Cincinnati Reds.
Clean sweep: Brewers win 6-1 against Phillies in final game of series
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Braun hit a grand slam to tie Robin Yount's franchise home run mark, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday and a sweep of the season series.Rookie Taylor Jungmann (7-4) set a career high with nine strikeouts in 6 1-3 scoreless innings.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Braun hit a grand slam to tie Robin Yount's franchise home run mark, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday and a sweep of the season series.Rookie Taylor Jungmann (7-4) set a career high with nine strikeouts in 6 1-3 scoreless innings.
Milwaukee Brewers' David Denson becomes first openly gay MLB player
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers minor leaguer David Denson has become the first openly gay player on a team affiliated with Major League Baseball.The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says Denson, with the help of former major leaguer Billy Bean, reached out to the newspaper to tell his story.The 20-year-old first baseman plays for the Helena Brewers in the rookie Pioneer League.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers minor leaguer David Denson has become the first openly gay player on a team affiliated with Major League Baseball.The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says Denson, with the help of former major leaguer Billy Bean, reached out to the newspaper to tell his story.The 20-year-old first baseman plays for the Helena Brewers in the rookie Pioneer League.
Brewers win 4-2 against Phillies at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- Scooter Gennett had a career-high four hits, Jimmy Nelson pitched into the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 on Saturday night.Gennett had four singles in four at-bats, drove in two runs and scored the tiebreaking run on Jean Segura's hit in the seventh.
MILWAUKEE -- Scooter Gennett had a career-high four hits, Jimmy Nelson pitched into the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 on Saturday night.Gennett had four singles in four at-bats, drove in two runs and scored the tiebreaking run on Jean Segura's hit in the seventh.
Brewers beat Phillies 3-1 in first game of series
MILWAUKEE — Wily Peralta pitched seven scoreless innings and Jean Segura dashed home on a rare two-base sacrifice fly to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.Segura's scramble came after center fielder Odubel Herrera and right fielder Domonic Brown collided in the third inning.
MILWAUKEE — Wily Peralta pitched seven scoreless innings and Jean Segura dashed home on a rare two-base sacrifice fly to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.Segura's scramble came after center fielder Odubel Herrera and right fielder Domonic Brown collided in the third inning.
Brewers fall to the Cubs in the Windy City, 9-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit two homers and drove in four runs, Jon Lester won his fourth straight decision and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 on Thursday, August 13th.The Cubs, holding the lead for the second NL wild-card spot, completed their first undefeated homestand of at least seven games since 2008.
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit two homers and drove in four runs, Jon Lester won his fourth straight decision and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 on Thursday, August 13th.The Cubs, holding the lead for the second NL wild-card spot, completed their first undefeated homestand of at least seven games since 2008.
Milwaukee Brewers fall to Chicago Cubs 3-2 at Wrigley Field
CHICAGO — Miguel Montero homered in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Chicago a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, August 12th for the Cubs' sixth straight win and 12th in 13 games.Montero, who allowed a couple wild pitches to get past him in the ninth as the Brewers rallied to tie the score, led off the 10th with a solo blast to left field off Michael Blazek (5-3).Tommy Hunter (3-2) pitched a scoreless 10th to get the win.Kris Bryant homered and Anthony Rizzo made a circus catch falling into the stands to lead the keep the Cubs surging.Ryan Braun went 3 for 4 with a home run for the Brewers.
CHICAGO — Miguel Montero homered in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Chicago a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, August 12th for the Cubs' sixth straight win and 12th in 13 games.Montero, who allowed a couple wild pitches to get past him in the ninth as the Brewers rallied to tie the score, led off the 10th with a solo blast to left field off Michael Blazek (5-3).Tommy Hunter (3-2) pitched a scoreless 10th to get the win.Kris Bryant homered and Anthony Rizzo made a circus catch falling into the stands to lead the keep the Cubs surging.Ryan Braun went 3 for 4 with a home run for the Brewers.
Last in the NL Central, Milwaukee Brewers fall to Chicago Cubs on the road, 6-3
CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo and Jorge Soler each drove in two runs, Dan Haren picked up his first victory for the Cubs and Chicago won for the 11th time in 12 games, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 Tuesday night, August 11th.The Brewers, last in the NL Central, announced earlier in the day Doug Melvin is moving into an advisory role after 13 years as general manager.The Cubs, meanwhile, continue to roll.They started this three-game series on a winning note after sweeping four from defending champion San Francisco.Haren (8-7), acquired from Miami on July 31, pitched into the sixth.Rizzo had two hits, including an RBI double, and drew a bases-loaded walk.
CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo and Jorge Soler each drove in two runs, Dan Haren picked up his first victory for the Cubs and Chicago won for the 11th time in 12 games, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 Tuesday night, August 11th.The Brewers, last in the NL Central, announced earlier in the day Doug Melvin is moving into an advisory role after 13 years as general manager.The Cubs, meanwhile, continue to roll.They started this three-game series on a winning note after sweeping four from defending champion San Francisco.Haren (8-7), acquired from Miami on July 31, pitched into the sixth.Rizzo had two hits, including an RBI double, and drew a bases-loaded walk.
Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin to take on new role with team
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Tuesday, August 11th that team general manager Doug Melvin will transition into an advisory role with the club.According to the Milwaukee Brewers website, team owner Mark Attanasio hired the executive search firm Korn Ferry to organize the process, and said he would begin asking for permission to interview candidates this week during Owners' Meetings in Chicago.The site also indicates Attanasio has an interest in having the Brewers join the wave of teams that have turned to young GMs with a focus on analytics.Melvin joined the Brewers on September 26, 2002 as the eighth general manager in franchise history.During his 12-year tenure, Melvin has 957 regular-season wins and two postseason berths, including a 2011 National League Central Division championship.Melvin is one of only five Canadian natives to ever serve as a Major League general manager.CLICK HERE to read Melvin's entire bio on the Brewers website.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Tuesday, August 11th that team general manager Doug Melvin will transition into an advisory role with the club.According to the Milwaukee Brewers website, team owner Mark Attanasio hired the executive search firm Korn Ferry to organize the process, and said he would begin asking for permission to interview candidates this week during Owners' Meetings in Chicago.The site also indicates Attanasio has an interest in having the Brewers join the wave of teams that have turned to young GMs with a focus on analytics.Melvin joined the Brewers on September 26, 2002 as the eighth general manager in franchise history.During his 12-year tenure, Melvin has 957 regular-season wins and two postseason berths, including a 2011 National League Central Division championship.Melvin is one of only five Canadian natives to ever serve as a Major League general manager.CLICK HERE to read Melvin's entire bio on the Brewers website.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Khris Davis hits two home runs to help Brewers to 5-4 win, snapping Cardinals' four-game winning streak
MILWAUKEE — Khris Davis hit two home runs, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning off recent teammate Jonathan Broxton, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat St.
MILWAUKEE — Khris Davis hit two home runs, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning off recent teammate Jonathan Broxton, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat St.
Milwaukee Brewers lose 3-0 against St. Louis Cardinals
MILWAUKEE — Matt Carpenter hit a leadoff home run, Jaime Garcia pitched two-hit ball for seven innings and the St.
MILWAUKEE — Matt Carpenter hit a leadoff home run, Jaime Garcia pitched two-hit ball for seven innings and the St.
Brew Crew blanked by Cards: Milwaukee falls 6-0 against St. Louis
MILWAUKEE -- Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run fifth inning, and Lance Lynn pitched the St.
MILWAUKEE -- Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run fifth inning, and Lance Lynn pitched the St.
Brewers win third straight, 10-1 against Padres
MILWAUKEE — Khris Davis hit two three-run homers, Matt Garza limited San Diego to two hits in seven innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Padres 10-1 on Thursday.Davis homered for the first time since July 18, connecting off Padres starter Odrisamer Despaigne (5-8) in the third — a shot into the San Diego bullpen that made it 4-0.Davis also homered off Kevin Quackenbush in the eighth.Garza (6-12) walked two and struck out five in his first victory in three starts.
MILWAUKEE — Khris Davis hit two three-run homers, Matt Garza limited San Diego to two hits in seven innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Padres 10-1 on Thursday.Davis homered for the first time since July 18, connecting off Padres starter Odrisamer Despaigne (5-8) in the third — a shot into the San Diego bullpen that made it 4-0.Davis also homered off Kevin Quackenbush in the eighth.Garza (6-12) walked two and struck out five in his first victory in three starts.
Rookie Taylor Jungmann strikes out career-high eight as Brewers beat Padres 8-5
MILWAUKEE — Rookie Taylor Jungmann had another strong outing, striking out a career-high eight and allowing six hits without a walk over seven innings in the Milwaukee Brewers' 8-5 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night, August 5th.Jonathan Lucroy, Shane Peterson and Jean Segura each drove in two runs to help Milwaukee record back-to-back wins for the first time in 15 games.Jungmann (6-3) has allowed two earned runs or fewer in eight straight starts and in all but one this season.After San Diego scored three runs in the ninth off Corey Knebel, Francisco Rodriguez recorded the final out for his 25th save in as many chances.Padres starter Ian Kennedy (6-10) gave up four earned runs on seven hits in seven innings.
MILWAUKEE — Rookie Taylor Jungmann had another strong outing, striking out a career-high eight and allowing six hits without a walk over seven innings in the Milwaukee Brewers' 8-5 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night, August 5th.Jonathan Lucroy, Shane Peterson and Jean Segura each drove in two runs to help Milwaukee record back-to-back wins for the first time in 15 games.Jungmann (6-3) has allowed two earned runs or fewer in eight straight starts and in all but one this season.After San Diego scored three runs in the ninth off Corey Knebel, Francisco Rodriguez recorded the final out for his 25th save in as many chances.Padres starter Ian Kennedy (6-10) gave up four earned runs on seven hits in seven innings.
Scooter Gennett hosts pottery session to benefit a good cause: "Whenever I get to do pottery, I always have a good time"
MILWAUKEE -- Major League baseball players have a long season, with more than 160 games -- so it's good to get away when you can.
MILWAUKEE -- Major League baseball players have a long season, with more than 160 games -- so it's good to get away when you can.
Jimmy Nelson, Khris Davis help Brewers snap six-game losing streak with 4-1 win over Padres
MILWAUKEE — Jimmy Nelson scattered three hits over 6 2-3 solid innings, Khris Davis drove in two runs and the Milwaukee Brewers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.The Padres scored an unearned run off Nelson (9-9) in the fourth, but the big right-hander, who threw a season-high 112 pitches, allowed nothing more.
MILWAUKEE — Jimmy Nelson scattered three hits over 6 2-3 solid innings, Khris Davis drove in two runs and the Milwaukee Brewers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.The Padres scored an unearned run off Nelson (9-9) in the fourth, but the big right-hander, who threw a season-high 112 pitches, allowed nothing more.
Wily Peralta ineffective in second start after 2 months on DL; Brewers fall to Padres 13-5
MILWAUKEE — Yangervis Solarte hit two home runs and Tyson Ross pitched six effective innings to help the San Diego Padres rout the Milwaukee Brewers 13-5 on Monday night, August 3rd.Solarte hit a solo home run in the first and connected for a three-run shot in the seventh.Jedd Gyorko also homered and had three hits while Alexi Amarista drove in three runs for the Padres.Ross (8-8) gave up seven hits and two earned runs in six innings.
MILWAUKEE — Yangervis Solarte hit two home runs and Tyson Ross pitched six effective innings to help the San Diego Padres rout the Milwaukee Brewers 13-5 on Monday night, August 3rd.Solarte hit a solo home run in the first and connected for a three-run shot in the seventh.Jedd Gyorko also homered and had three hits while Alexi Amarista drove in three runs for the Padres.Ross (8-8) gave up seven hits and two earned runs in six innings.