Gallardo solid in series clincher against Cubs

CHICAGO (WITI)-- Sunday's series finale between the Brewers got off to a slow start until Chicago's Junior Lake hit a solo shot to put the Cubs ahead 1-0.The Brewers didn't respond until the top of the 7th when a Jeff Bianchi single scored 2.

Brewers push Cubs back in last in NL Central

CHICAGO (WITI)-- The Brew Crew pushed Chicago back into last place in the NL Central Saturday winning 5-3.The Crew started off slow trailing 2-0 into the top of the 4th but Jonathan Lucroy got things going with an RBI single cutting the Cubs' lead in half.A couple batters later, Logan Schafer got Milwaukee ahead clearing the bases on a 3 run triple making it 4-2 Crew.Chicago added a run in the 6th but Lucroy added an insurance run in the top of the 9th from an RBI triple for Milwaukee.The Cubs went 3 up 3 down in the bottom of the 9th securing the Brewers' win.The 2 teams finish out the series tomorrow at 1:20.

Brewers get slammed by Cubs

CHICAGO -- Rookie Junior Lake hit his first career grand slam in Chicago's five-run first inning against Brewers pitcher Kyle Lohse, and the host hung on for an 8-5 victory Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field.Scooter Gennett's 3-run, pinch-hit homer got manager Ron Roenicke's team to within two.

Fans have varying reactions to personal phone calls from Braun

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Suspended Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun personally called Brewers season ticket holders, as well as 20-game ticket holders, on Thursday, September 5th to apologize for his actions involving performance enhancing drugs.The Brewers told FOX6 it was Braun's idea to call fans and he asked for a list of ticket holders last week.

SURG Restaurant Group, Ryan Braun end business relationship

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- SURG Restaurant Group announced on Thursday, September 5th that is has decided to end its business relationship with Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun.

Ryan Braun calls Brewers season ticket holders to apologize

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers confirm that outfielder Ryan Braun was calling season ticket holders on Thursday, September 5th to apologize for his actions involving performance enhancing drugs.The fans being called were 20-game season ticket holders, season ticket holders and some individual ticket holders.

Brewers avoid 6 game home sweep with win over Pittsburgh

MILWAUKEE (WITI)-- The Brewers were on a mission to avoid a 6 game home stand sweep Friday night against the Pirates, who beat the Crew 4-3 Thursday.The Crew got it going in the bottom of the 2nd when they were down 1-0, Rookie Khris Davis hit a 2 run bomb to left center making it 2-1 Crew.But Pittsburgh would battle back and tie it in the top of the 3rd with a Marlon Byrd RBI single.This is where the Crew's fire ignited and the rally began in the bottom of the 3rd with a RBI Jonathan Lucroy ground rule double.

No relief for Crew in 4-3 loss to Pirates

The Brewers ran their winless streak on the 6 game homestand to 5 with a 4-3 loss to the Pirates Tuesday night at Miller Park.Continuing a pattern of poor performances by the bullpen--Jim Henderson allowed the game-winning homer to pinch-hitter Travis Snider in the top of the 9th.Jonathan Lucroy's 2-rbi single put the hosts ahead 2-1 in the first inning; the Crew tied the game at 3 on an rbi single by Jean Segura.

Been there, done that; Brewers lose

MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers fell to the Pirates on Labor Day, 5-2 at Miller Park, allowing Pittsburgh to open up a one game lead on the St.

Angels sweep Brewers

MILWAUKEE -- Kyle Lohse executed a perfect suicide squeeze bunt and battled to hold the Los Angeles Angels to just 1 run over 6 innings, but his bullpen let him down in the Brewers 5-3 loss on Sunday at Miller Park.In addition to Lohse's work, the other highlight was a go ahead 2-run homer by All-Star Carlos Gomez.After being swept by the Halos, the Crew welcome in the Pirates for a Labor Day matinee.

Lucroy clutch in Brewers loss to Angels

MILWAUKEE (WITI)-- The Crew was hoping to rebound Saturday after falling 5-0 to the Angels on Friday.The Brewers jumped out ahead in the bottom of the 1st due to a 2 run Jonathan Lucroy double.

Brewers trade John Axford to St. Louis for player to be named

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have traded right-handed reliever John Axford in exchange for a player to be named from the St.

Brewers Bats silent in 7-1 loss to Pirates

PITTSBURGH -- Marlon Byrd may have lost the baseball "battle", but he won the "war" in the Pirates 7-1 win over the Brewers Wednesday night.Byrd's 14 pitch at bat against Tom Gorzelanny ended up with a strikeout.

Ramirez huge in Crew's 7-6 win in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (WITI)-- The Crew battled with the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 7-6 win Tuesday night in Milwaukee's last trip to PNC this season.Aramis Ramirez stole the show going 4 for 5 with 4 RBIs.

Estrada dominates in Brewers win at Cincy

CINCINNATI -- Marco Estrada was magnificent in pitching 7 shutout innings against the Reds and holding them to 1 hit in the Brewers 3-1 win on Sunday, as Milwaukee took 2 of three in the Queen City.Caleb Gindl's 2nd homer in 2 games, a 2-run shot-was the big blow.Estrada was the big story; he struck out 9--six in a row at one point-which is one shy of the franchise record.

Long ball crushed Brewers in Cincy

CINCINNATI (WITI)-- Rookies Khris Davis and Scooter Gennett got things going in the second for the Brewers with a couple RBIs making it 2-0.

Davis hits 2 homers in Crew's 6-4 win at Cincy

CINCINNATI -- Ryan's Braun's 65 game suspension created a dark hole in the line-up, but rookie Khris Davis is doing his best to fill it a bit; Davis blasted a pair of 2-run homers in the Brewers 6-4 win at Cincinnati Friday night.Davis, who rejoined the team after Braun was suspended last month, is hitting 386 in the former 2001 MVP's absence.The outfielder has hit all 8 of his homers in a 23 game span, to go with 17 rbi.Rob Wooten picked up the win in relief; Jim Henderson earned his 20th save in 23 chances.Wily Peralta takes the mound at Great American Ball Park on Saturday.

PR experts say Braun's apology is a step toward rebuilding reputation

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Brewers suspended left-fielder Ryan Braun issued a written apology on Thursday, August 22nd, admitting his use of performance enhancing drugs during the 2011 season.