Brewers fall to Cubs 3-0; Chicago takes 2-game lead in NL Central
CHICAGO — Jose Quintana pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning, Victor Caratini drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Tuesday night to regain their two-game lead in the NL Central.Quintana continued his mastery of Milwaukee in a huge spot for Chicago (84-60), improving to 6-2 with a 1.60 ERA in 10 career starts against the Brewers.
CHICAGO — Jose Quintana pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning, Victor Caratini drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Tuesday night to regain their two-game lead in the NL Central.Quintana continued his mastery of Milwaukee in a huge spot for Chicago (84-60), improving to 6-2 with a 1.60 ERA in 10 career starts against the Brewers.
Brewers trim Cubs' NL Central lead to 1 with 3-2 win
CHICAGO — Lorenzo Cain had four hits, Mike Moustakas scored on Carl Edwards Jr.'s wild pitch in the sixth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Monday night to pull within one game of the NL Central leaders.Orlando Arcia and Jonathan Schoop each drove in a run as Milwaukee (83-62) won for the seventh time in eight games.
CHICAGO — Lorenzo Cain had four hits, Mike Moustakas scored on Carl Edwards Jr.'s wild pitch in the sixth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Monday night to pull within one game of the NL Central leaders.Orlando Arcia and Jonathan Schoop each drove in a run as Milwaukee (83-62) won for the seventh time in eight games.
After Braun plunked, Schoop's slam lifts Brewers over Giants
MILWAUKEE — Jonathan Schoop hit a grand slam after Ryan Braun was hit by a pitch in a tense sixth inning, and Milwaukee beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Sunday, completing a series sweep and preserving the Brewers' lead in the NL wild-card race.Madison Bumgarner hit Braun with his third of three consecutive pitches inside to load the bases with two outs.
MILWAUKEE — Jonathan Schoop hit a grand slam after Ryan Braun was hit by a pitch in a tense sixth inning, and Milwaukee beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Sunday, completing a series sweep and preserving the Brewers' lead in the NL wild-card race.Madison Bumgarner hit Braun with his third of three consecutive pitches inside to load the bases with two outs.
Gio Gonzalez hits stride in Brewers debut, tops Giants 4-3
MILWAUKEE -- Gio Gonzalez received a standing ovation following an impressive first start with Milwaukee, and the Brewers beat the slumping San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Saturday night.Gonzalez (8-11) allowed an unearned run and three hits over 5 2/3 innings, striking out seven and walking one in his first start since an Aug. 31 trade from Washington.
MILWAUKEE -- Gio Gonzalez received a standing ovation following an impressive first start with Milwaukee, and the Brewers beat the slumping San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Saturday night.Gonzalez (8-11) allowed an unearned run and three hits over 5 2/3 innings, striking out seven and walking one in his first start since an Aug. 31 trade from Washington.
Aguilar's 2-run double helps Brewers beat Giants 4-2
MILWAUKEE -- Jesus Aguilar hit a two-run double in the bottom of the seventh inning to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.Aguilar sent a low, 0-1 pitch from Tony Watson into the gap in right-center field to score Curtis Granderson and Eric Thames.
MILWAUKEE -- Jesus Aguilar hit a two-run double in the bottom of the seventh inning to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.Aguilar sent a low, 0-1 pitch from Tony Watson into the gap in right-center field to score Curtis Granderson and Eric Thames.
Brewers fan flies giant 'L' flag at Miller Park; 'Cost about the same as an autographed Cole Hamels baseball'
MILWAUKEE -- At the end of a Milwaukee Brewers victory against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on Tuesday, Sept. 4, a fan of the Brew Crew flew arguably one of the largest "L" flags ever seen from the bleachers in left field.FOX6's Ben Handelman tracked down the fan who owns that flag.
MILWAUKEE -- At the end of a Milwaukee Brewers victory against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on Tuesday, Sept. 4, a fan of the Brew Crew flew arguably one of the largest "L" flags ever seen from the bleachers in left field.FOX6's Ben Handelman tracked down the fan who owns that flag.
Brewers rout Cubs 11-1, trim NL Central deficit to 3 games
MILWAUKEE — Wade Miley's baffling off-speed stuff was just part of a frustrating night for the Chicago Cubs.The left-hander pitched six stingy innings, Lorenzo Cain reached base five times and the Milwaukee Brewers romped past the Cubs 11-1 on Tuesday to climb within three games of the NL Central leaders.Miley (3-2) allowed one run and three hits, struck out five and walked none as Milwaukee won for the fifth time in the last six meetings with its division rival.
MILWAUKEE — Wade Miley's baffling off-speed stuff was just part of a frustrating night for the Chicago Cubs.The left-hander pitched six stingy innings, Lorenzo Cain reached base five times and the Milwaukee Brewers romped past the Cubs 11-1 on Tuesday to climb within three games of the NL Central leaders.Miley (3-2) allowed one run and three hits, struck out five and walked none as Milwaukee won for the fifth time in the last six meetings with its division rival.
Brewers beat Cubs 4-3 in 9th after Yelich beats throw
MILWAUKEE — Christian Yelich beat out a throw at first to narrowly avoid a double play that allowed the winning run to score in the ninth.Game over, but the jubilant Yelich kept going — and turned across the outfield — before the rest of the happy Milwaukee Brewers finally caught up with him in short left.Yelich's fielder's choice with the bases loaded in the ninth allowed Keon Broxton to score from third, and the Brewers opened an important three-game series with the Chicago Cubs with a 4-3 win Monday.The .315 hitter hit a 1-2 fastball from Jesse Chavez at diving third baseman Kris Bryant, who touched third for the second out of the ninth before firing to first.
MILWAUKEE — Christian Yelich beat out a throw at first to narrowly avoid a double play that allowed the winning run to score in the ninth.Game over, but the jubilant Yelich kept going — and turned across the outfield — before the rest of the happy Milwaukee Brewers finally caught up with him in short left.Yelich's fielder's choice with the bases loaded in the ninth allowed Keon Broxton to score from third, and the Brewers opened an important three-game series with the Chicago Cubs with a 4-3 win Monday.The .315 hitter hit a 1-2 fastball from Jesse Chavez at diving third baseman Kris Bryant, who touched third for the second out of the ninth before firing to first.
Christian Yelich named National League Player of the Week
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has been named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending September 2nd.Yelich posted a slash line of .444/.516/1.000 with seven runs scored, 12 hits, a double, a triple, four home runs, 14 RBI and two stolen bases over six games played to claim his second career N.L. Player of the Week Award, and second of the 2018 campaign (also July 29th).Among his N.L. counterparts, Yelich finished the period first in home runs, RBI, extra-base hits (6), slugging percentage and total bases (27); tied for first in hits and runs scored; tied for second in stolen bases; fifth in batting average; and sixth in on-base percentage.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has been named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending September 2nd.Yelich posted a slash line of .444/.516/1.000 with seven runs scored, 12 hits, a double, a triple, four home runs, 14 RBI and two stolen bases over six games played to claim his second career N.L. Player of the Week Award, and second of the 2018 campaign (also July 29th).Among his N.L. counterparts, Yelich finished the period first in home runs, RBI, extra-base hits (6), slugging percentage and total bases (27); tied for first in hits and runs scored; tied for second in stolen bases; fifth in batting average; and sixth in on-base percentage.
Christian Yelich's 1st career grand slam sends Brewers past Nats, 9-4
WASHINGTON — Christian Yelich hit his first career grand slam, Keon Broxton added a three-run homer, and the Milwaukee Brewers earned a series victory with a 9-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.Both Broxton and Yelich homered as part of a seven-run fifth inning.
WASHINGTON — Christian Yelich hit his first career grand slam, Keon Broxton added a three-run homer, and the Milwaukee Brewers earned a series victory with a 9-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.Both Broxton and Yelich homered as part of a seven-run fifth inning.
Soto 's 2-run single in 8th helps Nationals beat Brewers 5-4
WASHINGTON — Juan Soto had another big hit in his impressive rookie season, though it came long after most of the Nationals Park crowd had gone home.Soto's two-run single highlighted a four-run eighth inning and the Washington Nationals rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers for a 5-4 win in a game that was delayed 1 hour, 57 minutes by rain in the top of the eighth and ended well past midnight."It's a testament to the boys.
WASHINGTON — Juan Soto had another big hit in his impressive rookie season, though it came long after most of the Nationals Park crowd had gone home.Soto's two-run single highlighted a four-run eighth inning and the Washington Nationals rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers for a 5-4 win in a game that was delayed 1 hour, 57 minutes by rain in the top of the eighth and ended well past midnight."It's a testament to the boys.
Brewers beat Nationals 4-1 behind Chacin, 3 homers
WASHINGTON — The Milwaukee Brewers left Nationals Park with another win and a new pitcher.Jhoulys Chacin survived a rocky first and pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Travis Shaw hit a two-run homer and the Brewers beat the Nationals 4-1 on Friday night.During the game, the teams worked out a trade that sent Gio Gonzalez from the Nationals to the Brewers for two minor leaguers.
WASHINGTON — The Milwaukee Brewers left Nationals Park with another win and a new pitcher.Jhoulys Chacin survived a rocky first and pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Travis Shaw hit a two-run homer and the Brewers beat the Nationals 4-1 on Friday night.During the game, the teams worked out a trade that sent Gio Gonzalez from the Nationals to the Brewers for two minor leaguers.
Report: Milwaukee Brewers get LHP Gio Gonzalez from Washington Nationals
MILWAUKEE -- A tweet from MLB on FOX reporter Ken Rosenthal says the Milwaukee Brewers have picked up left-handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez from the Washington Nationals.
MILWAUKEE -- A tweet from MLB on FOX reporter Ken Rosenthal says the Milwaukee Brewers have picked up left-handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez from the Washington Nationals.
Watch: Brewers' Christian Yelich hits for the cycle vs Reds
CINCINNATI — Christian Yelich hit for the cycle in his first five at-bats on Wednesday night, the eighth Brewers batter to accomplish the feat.Yelich had a pair of singles, a double, a game-tying triple and a two-run homer.
CINCINNATI — Christian Yelich hit for the cycle in his first five at-bats on Wednesday night, the eighth Brewers batter to accomplish the feat.Yelich had a pair of singles, a double, a game-tying triple and a two-run homer.
Get ready to book your trip! Brewers' 2019 spring training schedule just released
PHOENIX -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Wednesday, Aug. 29 the team’s 2019 Spring Training schedule.
PHOENIX -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Wednesday, Aug. 29 the team’s 2019 Spring Training schedule.
Reds overcome Yelich HRs, extend Brewers' skid with 9-7 win
CINCINNATI — Junior Guerra might have pitched himself out of the Milwaukee Brewers' rotation as they continue their August slide.Jose Peraza started Guerra's rough outing with a two-run homer, and the Cincinnati Reds withstood Christian Yelich's first multihomer game for a 9-7 victory Tuesday night.Since trailing the Cubs by a game on Aug. 4, Milwaukee has gone 8-11 and slid to third in the NL Central.
CINCINNATI — Junior Guerra might have pitched himself out of the Milwaukee Brewers' rotation as they continue their August slide.Jose Peraza started Guerra's rough outing with a two-run homer, and the Cincinnati Reds withstood Christian Yelich's first multihomer game for a 9-7 victory Tuesday night.Since trailing the Cubs by a game on Aug. 4, Milwaukee has gone 8-11 and slid to third in the NL Central.
Moustakas, Piña, Schoop go deep as Brewers bash Pirates 7-4
MILWAUKEE — Chris Archer blamed nobody but himself for the Pittsburgh Pirates' loss to Milwaukee.Mike Moustakas and Manny Piña each hit a two-run homer in the third inning, Jonathan Schoop went deep in the seventh and the Brewers beat the Pirates 7-4 on Sunday.The Brewers rocked Archer (4-7) for six runs and six hits in the third, when two close calls in the outfield started the trouble for Pittsburgh."I didn't execute," Archer said. "Five consecutive hits.
MILWAUKEE — Chris Archer blamed nobody but himself for the Pittsburgh Pirates' loss to Milwaukee.Mike Moustakas and Manny Piña each hit a two-run homer in the third inning, Jonathan Schoop went deep in the seventh and the Brewers beat the Pirates 7-4 on Sunday.The Brewers rocked Archer (4-7) for six runs and six hits in the third, when two close calls in the outfield started the trouble for Pittsburgh."I didn't execute," Archer said. "Five consecutive hits.
Brewers fall 9-1 to Pirates
MILWAUKEE -- Adam Frazier hit a three-run homer and Jameson Taillon pitched six strong innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1 on Saturday night.Frazier's drive with one out in the eighth off reliever Taylor Williams give the Pirates a five-run cushion after Gregory Polanco broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run single.Taillon (10-9) gave up one run and five hits in six innings.
MILWAUKEE -- Adam Frazier hit a three-run homer and Jameson Taillon pitched six strong innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1 on Saturday night.Frazier's drive with one out in the eighth off reliever Taylor Williams give the Pirates a five-run cushion after Gregory Polanco broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run single.Taillon (10-9) gave up one run and five hits in six innings.
Brewers rally past Pirates 7-6 on Arcia's single in 15th ⚾
MILWAUKEE — After giving up the go-ahead runs in the top of the 15th, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jordan Lyles took advantage of a chance to redeem himself in the bottom of the inning.Left in the game to bat and with his team trailing by two runs, Lyles drew a two-out walk off Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Clay Holmes to load the bases and set the stage for dramatic rally as Milwaukee eked out a 7-6 victory."He did a good job standing there," Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said of Lyles. "That was his job.
MILWAUKEE — After giving up the go-ahead runs in the top of the 15th, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jordan Lyles took advantage of a chance to redeem himself in the bottom of the inning.Left in the game to bat and with his team trailing by two runs, Lyles drew a two-out walk off Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Clay Holmes to load the bases and set the stage for dramatic rally as Milwaukee eked out a 7-6 victory."He did a good job standing there," Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said of Lyles. "That was his job.
Milwaukee Brewers give kids some 'major league' help going outside, staying active
MILWAUKEE -- It's becoming harder and harder for people to put down their phones and go outside -- that's especially true with kids who also play a lot indoors.
MILWAUKEE -- It's becoming harder and harder for people to put down their phones and go outside -- that's especially true with kids who also play a lot indoors.