Brewers fall to Cubs once again, 6-1
CHICAGO — Jorge Soler hit a three-run homer during a five-run first inning, Jon Lester pitched into the seventh and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Wednesday night for their 17th win in 20 games.Soler's shot capped the inning after RBI singles by Ben Zobrist and Addison Russell.Lester (13-4) got his fourth straight win, giving up one run and three hits in 6 2/3 innings while striking out seven.
CHICAGO — Jorge Soler hit a three-run homer during a five-run first inning, Jon Lester pitched into the seventh and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Wednesday night for their 17th win in 20 games.Soler's shot capped the inning after RBI singles by Ben Zobrist and Addison Russell.Lester (13-4) got his fourth straight win, giving up one run and three hits in 6 2/3 innings while striking out seven.
Brewers fall to the Cubs at Wrigley, 4-1
CHICAGO — Jason Hammel threw seven innings of two-hit ball, Anthony Rizzo jumped onto a wall to make a remarkable catch of a foul ball, and the Chicago Cubs beat the banged-up Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Tuesday night to sweep a day-night doubleheader.Javier Baez hit a two-run homer while Hammel (13-5) struck out seven to extend his scoreless streak to 22 innings.Rizzo wowed the fans when the first baseman jumped on the wall with both feet, leaned into the crowd and made a one-handed grab of Keon Broxton's popup.In the opener, Trevor Cahill came off the disabled list to throw five innings of two-hit ball in his first start in nearly 16 months in Chicago's 4-0 win.
CHICAGO — Jason Hammel threw seven innings of two-hit ball, Anthony Rizzo jumped onto a wall to make a remarkable catch of a foul ball, and the Chicago Cubs beat the banged-up Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Tuesday night to sweep a day-night doubleheader.Javier Baez hit a two-run homer while Hammel (13-5) struck out seven to extend his scoreless streak to 22 innings.Rizzo wowed the fans when the first baseman jumped on the wall with both feet, leaned into the crowd and made a one-handed grab of Keon Broxton's popup.In the opener, Trevor Cahill came off the disabled list to throw five innings of two-hit ball in his first start in nearly 16 months in Chicago's 4-0 win.
"A terrible disease:" Former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy, Cubs' Anthony Rizzo team up to fight cancer
MILWAUKEE -- After beating the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, August 14th, the Brewers have a border battle with the Chicago Cubs starting Tuesday afternoon, August 16th at Wrigley Field.
MILWAUKEE -- After beating the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, August 14th, the Brewers have a border battle with the Chicago Cubs starting Tuesday afternoon, August 16th at Wrigley Field.
Brewers fall to Reds 11-5
MILWAUKEE — Eugenio Suarez hit a three-run home run during an eight-run sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 11-5 on Saturday night.The Reds had seven hits in the key inning, and Milwaukee added two errors and a wild pitch by starter Zach Davies (9-5) that led to a run.Joey Votto had four hits and two RBIs and Zack Cozart, Adam Duvall, Brandon Phillips, Tucker Barnhart and Suarez each had two hits for the Reds.
MILWAUKEE — Eugenio Suarez hit a three-run home run during an eight-run sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 11-5 on Saturday night.The Reds had seven hits in the key inning, and Milwaukee added two errors and a wild pitch by starter Zach Davies (9-5) that led to a run.Joey Votto had four hits and two RBIs and Zack Cozart, Adam Duvall, Brandon Phillips, Tucker Barnhart and Suarez each had two hits for the Reds.
Safe Summer Brewers Game:" Mayor Barrett takes more than 1,000 kids to Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- More than 1,000 kids took a special trip to Miller Park Thursday, August 11th.They took part in the 12th annual Safe Summer Brewers Game at Miller Park.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett hosted the event.
MILWAUKEE -- More than 1,000 kids took a special trip to Miller Park Thursday, August 11th.They took part in the 12th annual Safe Summer Brewers Game at Miller Park.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett hosted the event.
Brewers hit 3 HRs to back Garza, beat Braves 11-3
MILWAUKEE — Matt Garza won his third straight start and the Milwaukee Brewers backed him with three home runs Thursday in an 11-3 win over the Atlanta Braves.Garza (4-4) allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings.Chris Carter hit a two-run homer in the first inning.
MILWAUKEE — Matt Garza won his third straight start and the Milwaukee Brewers backed him with three home runs Thursday in an 11-3 win over the Atlanta Braves.Garza (4-4) allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings.Chris Carter hit a two-run homer in the first inning.
Chris Carter goes deep, Brewers beat Braves 4-3
MILWAUKEE — Chris Carter hit a three-run homer, Chase Anderson won his third straight decision and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Wednesday night, August 10th.Anderson (7-10) allowed two runs and six hits over 5 1/3 innings.
MILWAUKEE — Chris Carter hit a three-run homer, Chase Anderson won his third straight decision and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Wednesday night, August 10th.Anderson (7-10) allowed two runs and six hits over 5 1/3 innings.
Brewers, Associated Bank to host tool drive at Miller Park with free tickets
MILWAUKEE -- Associated Bank and Brewers Community Foundation will team up for the second year to host a tool collection drive at Miller Park on Wednesday, August 10.According to a press release, fans can exchange new or gently used tools for free tickets to that evening's Brewers vs.
MILWAUKEE -- Associated Bank and Brewers Community Foundation will team up for the second year to host a tool collection drive at Miller Park on Wednesday, August 10.According to a press release, fans can exchange new or gently used tools for free tickets to that evening's Brewers vs.
Peralta allowed 2 runs, 4 hits over 6 innings in Brewers' loss to Braves
MILWAUKEE — Tyrell Jenkins pitched six strong innings, Nick Markakis and Adonis Garcia drove in a run each in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday night, August 9th.Jenkins (2-2) allowed one run and three hits in six innings.
MILWAUKEE — Tyrell Jenkins pitched six strong innings, Nick Markakis and Adonis Garcia drove in a run each in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday night, August 9th.Jenkins (2-2) allowed one run and three hits in six innings.
Braves top Brewers 4-3 in 12 after dropped sac fly
MILWAUKEE — Matt Kemp scored from third after Keon Broxton dropped Gordon Beckham's fly ball to center field in the 12th inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Monday night, August 8th.With the bases loaded and nobody out, Broxton dropped a drive to deep center.
MILWAUKEE — Matt Kemp scored from third after Keon Broxton dropped Gordon Beckham's fly ball to center field in the 12th inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Monday night, August 8th.With the bases loaded and nobody out, Broxton dropped a drive to deep center.
Ryan Braun's 2 HRs, 7 RBIs power Brewers over Diamondbacks
PHOENIX — Ryan Braun tied a team record by driving in seven runs, hitting two homers and powering the Milwaukee Brewers over the Arizona Diamondbacks 15-6 Saturday night.Braun, booed by Diamondbacks fans every time he came up to bat, hit a pair of three-run homers and also had a sacrifice fly.
PHOENIX — Ryan Braun tied a team record by driving in seven runs, hitting two homers and powering the Milwaukee Brewers over the Arizona Diamondbacks 15-6 Saturday night.Braun, booed by Diamondbacks fans every time he came up to bat, hit a pair of three-run homers and also had a sacrifice fly.
Brewers fall 3-2 against Diamondbacks in 11th inning
PHOENIX — Welington Castillo drew a one-out walk with the bases loaded to drive in Paul Goldschmidt with the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning, sending the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers Friday night.Goldschmidt led off the inning with a single off Blaine Boyer (1-2) and moved to second on Jake Lamb's single.
PHOENIX — Welington Castillo drew a one-out walk with the bases loaded to drive in Paul Goldschmidt with the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning, sending the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers Friday night.Goldschmidt led off the inning with a single off Blaine Boyer (1-2) and moved to second on Jake Lamb's single.
Junior Guerra allows 4 runs in 2 innings; Brewers fall to Padres 12-3
SAN DIEGO — Edwin Jackson pitched seven scoreless innings and had an RBI double, and Jabari Blash hit his first major league home run to help the San Diego Padres rout the Milwaukee Brewers 12-3 on Wednesday.Jackson (2-2) retired the first 11 batters he faced, and the Brewers didn't put a runner in scoring position until Kirk Nieuwenhuis doubled in the fifth.Jackson signed a minor-league contract with the Padres in June after starting the season in Miami's bullpen.
SAN DIEGO — Edwin Jackson pitched seven scoreless innings and had an RBI double, and Jabari Blash hit his first major league home run to help the San Diego Padres rout the Milwaukee Brewers 12-3 on Wednesday.Jackson (2-2) retired the first 11 batters he faced, and the Brewers didn't put a runner in scoring position until Kirk Nieuwenhuis doubled in the fifth.Jackson signed a minor-league contract with the Padres in June after starting the season in Miami's bullpen.
Brewers fall to Padres on the road, 7-3
SAN DIEGO — Yangervis Solarte drove in two runs, Travis Jankowski had three hits and two walks and the San Diego Padres beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 on Monday night, August 1st.The win snapped the Brewers' four-game winning streak.
SAN DIEGO — Yangervis Solarte drove in two runs, Travis Jankowski had three hits and two walks and the San Diego Padres beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 on Monday night, August 1st.The win snapped the Brewers' four-game winning streak.
Brewers pick up pitcher, catcher in exchange for LHP Will Smith
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday, August 1st that they acquired right-handed pitcher Phil Bickford and catcher Andrew Susac from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for left-handed pitcher Will Smith.Brewers officials say 21-year-old Bickford was selected by San Francisco in the first round (18th overall) of the 2015 First-Year Player Draft.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday, August 1st that they acquired right-handed pitcher Phil Bickford and catcher Andrew Susac from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for left-handed pitcher Will Smith.Brewers officials say 21-year-old Bickford was selected by San Francisco in the first round (18th overall) of the 2015 First-Year Player Draft.
Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy, pitcher Jeremy Jeffress headed to Texas to play for the Rangers
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, August 1st acquired outfielder Lewis Brinson and right-handed pitcher Luis Ortiz, along with a third player yet-to-be-named -- in exchange for catcher Jonathan Lucroy and right-handed pitcher Jeremy Jeffress."Pleased with how things worked out.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, August 1st acquired outfielder Lewis Brinson and right-handed pitcher Luis Ortiz, along with a third player yet-to-be-named -- in exchange for catcher Jonathan Lucroy and right-handed pitcher Jeremy Jeffress."Pleased with how things worked out.
Milwaukee Brewers trade reliever Will Smith
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have confirmed that relief pitcher Will Smith has been traded to the San Francisco Giants.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have confirmed that relief pitcher Will Smith has been traded to the San Francisco Giants.
Standing ovation for Jonathan Lucroy at Miller Park in what could be his final appearance for Brewers
MILWAUKEE -- Jonathan Lucroy waved his helmet to acknowledge a standing ovation at Miller Park and, in what could be his final appearance for the Milwaukee Brewers, flied out as a pinch hitter Sunday, July 31st in a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.Lucroy turned down a trade to AL Central-leading Cleveland over the weekend -- after his representatives tried to change his contract to make him a free agent after this season.
MILWAUKEE -- Jonathan Lucroy waved his helmet to acknowledge a standing ovation at Miller Park and, in what could be his final appearance for the Milwaukee Brewers, flied out as a pinch hitter Sunday, July 31st in a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.Lucroy turned down a trade to AL Central-leading Cleveland over the weekend -- after his representatives tried to change his contract to make him a free agent after this season.
Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy blocks trade to Cleveland Indians
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has blocked his proposed trade to the Cleveland Indians.Lucroy said Sunday, July 31st he wasn't going to go into the details behind his decision, but the long term is more important than the short term for him and his family."Well, I didn't go to bed until about four in the morning, obviously.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has blocked his proposed trade to the Cleveland Indians.Lucroy said Sunday, July 31st he wasn't going to go into the details behind his decision, but the long term is more important than the short term for him and his family."Well, I didn't go to bed until about four in the morning, obviously.
"Thank you officer!" 7-year-old boy, at Miller Park for the first time, has night made by MPD officer
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Sunday, July 31st shared on Facebook a photo and the story of an act of kindness by an officer at Miller Park on Saturday night, July 30th -- as the Brewers took on the Pittsburgh Pirates.According to MPD, seven-year-old Brandon was enjoying his first trip to Miller Park when a foul ball was cracked straight to MPD Officer Charles Seelow as he walked the lower level of the ballpark.Seelow caught the foul ball, and promptly tossed it to a young fan -- seven-year-old Brandon.MPD said Brandon's mom shared the photo and said: "I would like to tell you how much we appreciate kindness tonight at the Brewers game.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Sunday, July 31st shared on Facebook a photo and the story of an act of kindness by an officer at Miller Park on Saturday night, July 30th -- as the Brewers took on the Pittsburgh Pirates.According to MPD, seven-year-old Brandon was enjoying his first trip to Miller Park when a foul ball was cracked straight to MPD Officer Charles Seelow as he walked the lower level of the ballpark.Seelow caught the foul ball, and promptly tossed it to a young fan -- seven-year-old Brandon.MPD said Brandon's mom shared the photo and said: "I would like to tell you how much we appreciate kindness tonight at the Brewers game.