Brewers eliminated from contention, beaten by Reds 5-3
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers went into their game against Cincinnati on Thursday with their postseason hopes hanging by a thread.They cut it themselves, committing three errors and wasting a golden scoring chance on the way to a 5-3 loss to the Reds that manager Ron Roenicke described as "sloppy."Brandon Phillips hit his first home run in almost three months and rookie David Holmberg pitched six solid innings as Cincinnati officially ended the Brewers' postseason hopes.Milwaukee's loss meant the San Francisco Giants clinched a playoff spot."You still want to finish well," Roenicke said. "This game was a killer.
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers went into their game against Cincinnati on Thursday with their postseason hopes hanging by a thread.They cut it themselves, committing three errors and wasting a golden scoring chance on the way to a 5-3 loss to the Reds that manager Ron Roenicke described as "sloppy."Brandon Phillips hit his first home run in almost three months and rookie David Holmberg pitched six solid innings as Cincinnati officially ended the Brewers' postseason hopes.Milwaukee's loss meant the San Francisco Giants clinched a playoff spot."You still want to finish well," Roenicke said. "This game was a killer.
Brewers beat Reds, slim playoff hopes still alive
CINCINNATI (AP) — Kyle Lohse made the most of another wasteful day for Milwaukee's offense, throwing a two-hitter and driving in a run on Wednesday night for a 5-0 victory that forestalled elimination from the playoffs a bit longer.Even with the victory, the Brewers would been eliminated from the wild card race; but the Dodgers kept alive by beating the Giants.The Brewers led the NL Central for 150 days, but fell apart at the end.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Kyle Lohse made the most of another wasteful day for Milwaukee's offense, throwing a two-hitter and driving in a run on Wednesday night for a 5-0 victory that forestalled elimination from the playoffs a bit longer.Even with the victory, the Brewers would been eliminated from the wild card race; but the Dodgers kept alive by beating the Giants.The Brewers led the NL Central for 150 days, but fell apart at the end.
Brewers Lose to Reds, Pirates clinch playoff berth
CINCINNATI (AP) — Johnny Cueto kept his hopes of a 20-win season in play, and Todd Frazier and Devin Mesoraco hit back-to-back homers on Tuesday night, sending the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-1 victory that pushed the Milwaukee Brewers to the verge elimination from wild card contention.Cueto (19-9) gave up Carlos Gomez's homer over eight innings.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Johnny Cueto kept his hopes of a 20-win season in play, and Todd Frazier and Devin Mesoraco hit back-to-back homers on Tuesday night, sending the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-1 victory that pushed the Milwaukee Brewers to the verge elimination from wild card contention.Cueto (19-9) gave up Carlos Gomez's homer over eight innings.
Pirates edge Brewers 1-0 Sunday, move closer to playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Vance Worley pitched eight sparkling innings, Russell Martin hit a late RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates trapped a runner in the ninth, edging Milwaukee 1-0 Sunday to extend their wild-card lead over the Brewers.The Pirates led Milwaukee by 4 1-2 games for the second NL wild-card spot with a week to go.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Vance Worley pitched eight sparkling innings, Russell Martin hit a late RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates trapped a runner in the ninth, edging Milwaukee 1-0 Sunday to extend their wild-card lead over the Brewers.The Pirates led Milwaukee by 4 1-2 games for the second NL wild-card spot with a week to go.
Brewers keep playoff hopes alive with win in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Garza provided the edge, even if it ended his night early.The Milwaukee Brewers took it from there, tightening the NL wild-card race with a contentious 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.Garza was ejected in the fifth inning after hitting reigning NL MVP Andrew McCutchen for a second time.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Garza provided the edge, even if it ended his night early.The Milwaukee Brewers took it from there, tightening the NL wild-card race with a contentious 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.Garza was ejected in the fifth inning after hitting reigning NL MVP Andrew McCutchen for a second time.
Another 8th inning lead blown as Brewers lose and fall further back
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Russell Martin swatted at Jonathan Broxton's 96 mph fastball and watched as Carlos Gomez gave chase.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Russell Martin swatted at Jonathan Broxton's 96 mph fastball and watched as Carlos Gomez gave chase.
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Brewers sign player development deal with Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Thursday, September 18th a two-year player development contract with Triple-A Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League that will run through the 2016 season.Colorado Springs is a member of the PCL’s American Northern Division along with Omaha, Iowa and Oklahoma City.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Thursday, September 18th a two-year player development contract with Triple-A Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League that will run through the 2016 season.Colorado Springs is a member of the PCL’s American Northern Division along with Omaha, Iowa and Oklahoma City.
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Brewers On Deck 2015: Tickets go on sale on Thursday, September 18th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that tickets for Brewers On Deck 2015 will go on sale on Thursday, September 18th at 9 a.m. Brewers On Deck is the winter fan festival that bridges the gap between the Wisconsin winter and Spring Training.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that tickets for Brewers On Deck 2015 will go on sale on Thursday, September 18th at 9 a.m. Brewers On Deck is the winter fan festival that bridges the gap between the Wisconsin winter and Spring Training.
"Hank, The Ballpark Pup" children's book to be released Thursday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On the heels of the sold out “BobbleHank” giveaway, a new book will be released tomorrow to recap the adventures of Hank, baseball’s most celebrated canine.“Hank, The Ballpark Pup,” written by Karen Winnick, will go on sale on Thursday, September 18 at 4 pm.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On the heels of the sold out “BobbleHank” giveaway, a new book will be released tomorrow to recap the adventures of Hank, baseball’s most celebrated canine.“Hank, The Ballpark Pup,” written by Karen Winnick, will go on sale on Thursday, September 18 at 4 pm.
Brewers bats break out in 9-2 win over Reds
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Matt Clark hit a three-run homer in Milwaukee's five-run seventh inning, and the Brewersbeat the Cincinnati Reds 9-2 on Sunday.Mark Reynolds added a solo shot in the eighth as the Brewers won for the fourth time in five games.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Matt Clark hit a three-run homer in Milwaukee's five-run seventh inning, and the Brewersbeat the Cincinnati Reds 9-2 on Sunday.Mark Reynolds added a solo shot in the eighth as the Brewers won for the fourth time in five games.
Brewers bats silenced in loss to Reds, 5-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — David Holmberg pitched six effective innings, Billy Hamilton hit a two-run triple and the Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee 5-1 on Saturday night, snapping the Brewers' three-game winning streak.Holmberg (1-1) allowed two hits in his first major league win, including Aramis Ramirez's fourth-inning homer.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — David Holmberg pitched six effective innings, Billy Hamilton hit a two-run triple and the Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee 5-1 on Saturday night, snapping the Brewers' three-game winning streak.Holmberg (1-1) allowed two hits in his first major league win, including Aramis Ramirez's fourth-inning homer.
"BobbleHank" bobblehead giveaway contributes to long lines with new security
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Saturday, September 13th, the Milwaukee Brewers will battle the Cincinnati Reds, and fans are in for a special treat!Hank, the "Ballpark Pup" will be the star of this baseball game though -- fans attending can expect a "BobbleHank" bobblehead giveaway for tonight's 6:10 pm game.Prior to the game, the Brewers Community Foundation will present a $130,000 check to the Wisconsin Humane Society during an on-field, pre-game ceremony.The money raised is all from the sales of Hank merchandise items sold at the Brewers Store by Majestic, as well as donations from fans -- 20% of retail sales from all the "Ballpark Pup" items benefit the Wisconsin Humane Society's "Hank Fund."
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Saturday, September 13th, the Milwaukee Brewers will battle the Cincinnati Reds, and fans are in for a special treat!Hank, the "Ballpark Pup" will be the star of this baseball game though -- fans attending can expect a "BobbleHank" bobblehead giveaway for tonight's 6:10 pm game.Prior to the game, the Brewers Community Foundation will present a $130,000 check to the Wisconsin Humane Society during an on-field, pre-game ceremony.The money raised is all from the sales of Hank merchandise items sold at the Brewers Store by Majestic, as well as donations from fans -- 20% of retail sales from all the "Ballpark Pup" items benefit the Wisconsin Humane Society's "Hank Fund."
Brewers walk off with 3rd straight win
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Lyle Overbay hit a game-ending RBI single off Jumbo Diaz with one out in the ninth, lifting Milwaukee to a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds that helped the Brewers keep pace in the National League playoff race.Overbay sent the first pitch from Diaz (0-1) into the gap in left-center.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Lyle Overbay hit a game-ending RBI single off Jumbo Diaz with one out in the ninth, lifting Milwaukee to a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds that helped the Brewers keep pace in the National League playoff race.Overbay sent the first pitch from Diaz (0-1) into the gap in left-center.
MLB punishes Fiers and others for Thursday incident
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Miami Marlins pitcher Anthony DeSclafani was suspended for three games and Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Mike Fiers was fined for their actions after Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton got hit in the face by a pitch from Fiers.Major League Baseball announced the discipline Friday.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Miami Marlins pitcher Anthony DeSclafani was suspended for three games and Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Mike Fiers was fined for their actions after Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton got hit in the face by a pitch from Fiers.Major League Baseball announced the discipline Friday.
Brewers win emotionally charged game against Marlins
MILWAUKEE (WITI)--- Two pitches made for a scary and then tense few minutes at Miller Park in the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins.Up 4-0 in the 5th inning, Mike Fiers pitch to Giancarlo Stanton hit Stanton in the face as he swung.
MILWAUKEE (WITI)--- Two pitches made for a scary and then tense few minutes at Miller Park in the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins.Up 4-0 in the 5th inning, Mike Fiers pitch to Giancarlo Stanton hit Stanton in the face as he swung.
Benches clear at Miller Park after Marlins' Stanton, Johnson hit by Fiers' pitches
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton was hit under the left eye by a fastball and bleeding from the face as he was taken off the field in an ambulance Thursday night.The Marlins said the major league RBI leader was being treated at a hospital for a facial cut.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton was hit under the left eye by a fastball and bleeding from the face as he was taken off the field in an ambulance Thursday night.The Marlins said the major league RBI leader was being treated at a hospital for a facial cut.
Paying it forward: Brewers outfielder Carlos Gomez shares time with young cancer patient
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Not that you needed a reason to like the Milwaukee Brewers' Carlos Gomez any more than you already do.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Not that you needed a reason to like the Milwaukee Brewers' Carlos Gomez any more than you already do.
Brewers sink Marlins, can't gain in Wild Card
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rookie Matt Clark hit his first career home run, Wily Peralta pitched into the seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 Wednesday night.Peralta (16-10) gave up one earned run and five hits in 6 2-3 innings to help Milwaukee snap a four-game losing streak and win for just the second time in its last 15 games.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rookie Matt Clark hit his first career home run, Wily Peralta pitched into the seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 Wednesday night.Peralta (16-10) gave up one earned run and five hits in 6 2-3 innings to help Milwaukee snap a four-game losing streak and win for just the second time in its last 15 games.