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.
Opening Day roster released: Brewers face San Francisco Giants at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers is Monday, April 4th -- when the Brew Crew will face the San Francisco Giants at Miller Park, and the Opening Day roster has been released.The roster is as follows:% first career Major League Opening Day roster (7)*non-roster invitee (2)# Major League debut (1)PITCHERS (12)57 Chase Anderson .....................................RHP54 Michael Blazek ........................................RHP48 Blaine Boyer* ..........................................RHP39 Chris Capuano* ......................................
MILWAUKEE -- Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers is Monday, April 4th -- when the Brew Crew will face the San Francisco Giants at Miller Park, and the Opening Day roster has been released.The roster is as follows:% first career Major League Opening Day roster (7)*non-roster invitee (2)# Major League debut (1)PITCHERS (12)57 Chase Anderson .....................................RHP54 Michael Blazek ........................................RHP48 Blaine Boyer* ..........................................RHP39 Chris Capuano* ......................................
It's time for baseball in Milwaukee! A lot of work goes into ensuring Opening Day's a success
MILWAUKEE -- Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers is Monday, April 4th -- and the Brew Crew will face the San Francisco Giants at 1:10 p.m. at Miller Park.
MILWAUKEE -- Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers is Monday, April 4th -- and the Brew Crew will face the San Francisco Giants at 1:10 p.m. at Miller Park.
Brewers players, staff members hand out 2,500 "thank you" letters with free tickets for fans
MILWAUKEE -- On Sunday, April 3rd, the day before Opening Day 2016 (Monday, April 4th), some Brewers fans got a nice surprise!Brewers players and staff members passed out more than 2,500 letters -- placed on vehicles parked in the metro Milwaukee area.
MILWAUKEE -- On Sunday, April 3rd, the day before Opening Day 2016 (Monday, April 4th), some Brewers fans got a nice surprise!Brewers players and staff members passed out more than 2,500 letters -- placed on vehicles parked in the metro Milwaukee area.
Brewers' Garza leaves start because of shoulder tightness
HOUSTON — Milwaukee starter Matt Garza left after 3 1/3 innings because right shoulder tightness, and the Brewers completed spring training with a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Friday.Garza, who went 6-14 last year, allowed one run and three hits, struck out five and lost two.Milwaukee finished spring training 14-14-2, while Houston went 18-11-2 and matched its most exhibition wins since 2007.Ryan Braun homered for the second straight game, a third-inning drive off Mike Fiers, who also allowed a first-inning home run to Domingo Santana.Fiers gave up two runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings, struck out seven and walked none.
HOUSTON — Milwaukee starter Matt Garza left after 3 1/3 innings because right shoulder tightness, and the Brewers completed spring training with a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Friday.Garza, who went 6-14 last year, allowed one run and three hits, struck out five and lost two.Milwaukee finished spring training 14-14-2, while Houston went 18-11-2 and matched its most exhibition wins since 2007.Ryan Braun homered for the second straight game, a third-inning drive off Mike Fiers, who also allowed a first-inning home run to Domingo Santana.Fiers gave up two runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings, struck out seven and walked none.
Brewers extend safety netting at Miller Park ahead of Opening Day
MILWAUKEE -- In an effort to increase safety for baseball fans, Miller Park has installed some additional netting.The team added netting that starts at the corner of both dugouts that connects with the netting that was already behind the plate.PHOTO GALLERYIt's added protection for fans foul balls and any flying bats.Last year, a fan was severely injured when she was in the face by a foul ball.
MILWAUKEE -- In an effort to increase safety for baseball fans, Miller Park has installed some additional netting.The team added netting that starts at the corner of both dugouts that connects with the netting that was already behind the plate.PHOTO GALLERYIt's added protection for fans foul balls and any flying bats.Last year, a fan was severely injured when she was in the face by a foul ball.
Hey Brewers fans! Get your tailgating tips and hacks for Opening Day
MILWAUKEE -- Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers is set for Monday, April 4th.
MILWAUKEE -- Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers is set for Monday, April 4th.
Sure sign of spring: Turf is just about ready for major league baseball at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- T-minus four days and counting until Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.On Thursday, March 31st, Director of Grounds Michael Boettcher talked with reporters about the conditions of the playing field at the ballpark.
MILWAUKEE -- T-minus four days and counting until Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.On Thursday, March 31st, Director of Grounds Michael Boettcher talked with reporters about the conditions of the playing field at the ballpark.
Scooter Gennett homers off Jorge De La Rosa; Brewers down Rockies 5-4
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — Scooter Gennett hit his fourth home run in eight games and singled against Jorge De La Rosa, help the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-4 victory over a Colorado Rockies split-squad on Wednesday, March 30th.De La Rosa allowed four runs and four hits in three innings in his final tuneup before facing Arizona on opening day on Monday.
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — Scooter Gennett hit his fourth home run in eight games and singled against Jorge De La Rosa, help the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-4 victory over a Colorado Rockies split-squad on Wednesday, March 30th.De La Rosa allowed four runs and four hits in three innings in his final tuneup before facing Arizona on opening day on Monday.