Brewers top Pirates 5-3
MILWAUKEE — Hernan Perez drove in three runs with a two-run homer and an RBI single, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pirates 5-3 Saturday night after Pittsburgh dealt closer Mark Melancon to Washington.Shifted to third in the batting order because Ryan Braun was sidelined by with right-side tightness, Perez hit a two-run homer in the first off rookie Jameson Taillon (2-2).Moved up in the order on Thursday because of Braun's injury, Perez hit a two-run homer off Arizona's Robbie Ray.
MILWAUKEE — Hernan Perez drove in three runs with a two-run homer and an RBI single, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pirates 5-3 Saturday night after Pittsburgh dealt closer Mark Melancon to Washington.Shifted to third in the batting order because Ryan Braun was sidelined by with right-side tightness, Perez hit a two-run homer in the first off rookie Jameson Taillon (2-2).Moved up in the order on Thursday because of Braun's injury, Perez hit a two-run homer off Arizona's Robbie Ray.
Guerra, Carter lead Brewers in 3-1 win over Pirates
MILWAUKEE — Junior Guerra limited Pittsburgh to four hits over 8 2/3 strong innings, Chris Carter hit a two-run home run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pirates 3-1 on Friday night.The Pirates managed Andrew McCutchen's RBI groundout off Guerra (7-2), who departed with two on and two outs in the ninth.
MILWAUKEE — Junior Guerra limited Pittsburgh to four hits over 8 2/3 strong innings, Chris Carter hit a two-run home run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pirates 3-1 on Friday night.The Pirates managed Andrew McCutchen's RBI groundout off Guerra (7-2), who departed with two on and two outs in the ninth.
Perez, Davies lead Brewers to 6-4 win over Diamondbacks
MILWAUKEE — Hernan Perez hit a two-run homer, singled and scored the go-ahead run in the sixth, Zach Davies pitched 6 1/3 innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Thursday.Perez, who started at shortstop for benched Jonathan Villar, crushed Robbie Ray's first pitch 458 feet off the facing of the scoreboard in deep center for the two-run homer in the third.Davies (8-4) allowed three runs —two earned— on six hits.
MILWAUKEE — Hernan Perez hit a two-run homer, singled and scored the go-ahead run in the sixth, Zach Davies pitched 6 1/3 innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Thursday.Perez, who started at shortstop for benched Jonathan Villar, crushed Robbie Ray's first pitch 458 feet off the facing of the scoreboard in deep center for the two-run homer in the third.Davies (8-4) allowed three runs —two earned— on six hits.
Jimmy Nelson allows 8 runs in just over 4 innings; Brewers fall to Diamondbacks
MILWAUKEE — Yasmany Tomas hit two home runs, Archie Bradley pitched seven solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-1 on Wednesday night, July 27th.Bradley (4-6) allowed one run on four hits, walked three and struck out six in his longest start since going 7 1/3 innings in a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on May 29.Bradley, a 23-year-old right-hander, allowed Jonathan Villar's lead-off double and nothing else until Hernan Perez hit a soft liner to right with two outs in the fifth.
MILWAUKEE — Yasmany Tomas hit two home runs, Archie Bradley pitched seven solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-1 on Wednesday night, July 27th.Bradley (4-6) allowed one run on four hits, walked three and struck out six in his longest start since going 7 1/3 innings in a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on May 29.Bradley, a 23-year-old right-hander, allowed Jonathan Villar's lead-off double and nothing else until Hernan Perez hit a soft liner to right with two outs in the fifth.
Brewers hit 4 HRs, spoil Shipley's debut in win over D-backs
MILWAUKEE — Martin Maldonado hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers went deep four times Monday night, spoiling the major league debut of Arizona pitching prospect Braden Shipley in a 7-2 victory over the Diamondbacks.Scooter Gennett, Jonathan Villar and pinch-hitter Andy Wilkins also connected for the Brewers in the opener of a four-game series.
MILWAUKEE — Martin Maldonado hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers went deep four times Monday night, spoiling the major league debut of Arizona pitching prospect Braden Shipley in a 7-2 victory over the Diamondbacks.Scooter Gennett, Jonathan Villar and pinch-hitter Andy Wilkins also connected for the Brewers in the opener of a four-game series.
Cubs big inning, and Brewers lack of timely hitting leads to loss
Milwaukee -- Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run double in the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5.The Cubs broke through against the Brewers bullpen after struggling with runners in scoring position against starter Junior Guerra.That changed after Will Smith took over for Guerra with one out in the seventh.Tommy La Stella went 3 for 3 for Chicago.
Milwaukee -- Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run double in the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5.The Cubs broke through against the Brewers bullpen after struggling with runners in scoring position against starter Junior Guerra.That changed after Will Smith took over for Guerra with one out in the seventh.Tommy La Stella went 3 for 3 for Chicago.
Nieuwenhuis hits 2 home runs, Brewers top Cubs 6-1
MILWAUKEE — Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit two home runs, Zach Davies took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Saturday night.Jonathan Lucroy also homered, giving Milwaukee the lead with a two-run shot in the first off John Lackey (7-7).
MILWAUKEE — Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit two home runs, Zach Davies took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Saturday night.Jonathan Lucroy also homered, giving Milwaukee the lead with a two-run shot in the first off John Lackey (7-7).
Brewers lose 5-2 to Cubs
MILWAUKEE — Dexter Fowler led off the first with a homer and drove in three runs in his first game back from the disabled list, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.Fowler went 3 for 4 with a walk and scored twice after being sidelined more than a month with a strained right hamstring.
MILWAUKEE — Dexter Fowler led off the first with a homer and drove in three runs in his first game back from the disabled list, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.Fowler went 3 for 4 with a walk and scored twice after being sidelined more than a month with a strained right hamstring.
On Friday, July 22nd, take advantage of Brewers one-day promotion: “No Fee Friday”
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the return of the popular one-day promotion, “No-Fee Friday.” To show their appreciation to fans, the Brewers will cover the cost of all ticket transaction fees for all orders placed between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.The one-day promotion is valid for any remaining 2016 regular season games at Miller Park.According to a press release from the Brewers, there are 36 home games remaining on the Brewers’ regular season schedule, and fans can purchase tickets to any of them without having to pay transaction fees as long as they purchase during the valid hours tomorrow.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the return of the popular one-day promotion, “No-Fee Friday.” To show their appreciation to fans, the Brewers will cover the cost of all ticket transaction fees for all orders placed between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.The one-day promotion is valid for any remaining 2016 regular season games at Miller Park.According to a press release from the Brewers, there are 36 home games remaining on the Brewers’ regular season schedule, and fans can purchase tickets to any of them without having to pay transaction fees as long as they purchase during the valid hours tomorrow.
Brewers fall to Pirates 5-3
PITTSBURGH — Francisco Liriano took another step toward putting his season-long control issues behind him, striking out 13 to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.Liriano (6-9) gave up three runs and four hits in 6 2/3 innings and didn't issue a walk for just the second time in 19 starts.
PITTSBURGH — Francisco Liriano took another step toward putting his season-long control issues behind him, striking out 13 to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.Liriano (6-9) gave up three runs and four hits in 6 2/3 innings and didn't issue a walk for just the second time in 19 starts.
Lucroy drives in 3, Brewers race by Pirates 9-5
PITTSBURGH -- Jonathan Lucroy drove in three runs, including a two-run single in the sixth inning that broke things open for good as the Milwaukee Brewersrolled by the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Wednesday night, July 20th.Jonathan Villar, Hernan Perez and Ryan Braun had two hits each for Milwaukee and Chris Carter and Scooter Gennett drove in two runs apiece while the Brewers jumped on starter Jeff Locke early and kept adding on.Carlos Torres (2-1) won in relief of Chase Anderson, who struggled once again but was bailed out by an offense that took it to Locke (8-6), who gave up five runs in three-plus innings.Jordy Mercer went 2 for 3 with two RBIs for the Pirates.
PITTSBURGH -- Jonathan Lucroy drove in three runs, including a two-run single in the sixth inning that broke things open for good as the Milwaukee Brewersrolled by the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Wednesday night, July 20th.Jonathan Villar, Hernan Perez and Ryan Braun had two hits each for Milwaukee and Chris Carter and Scooter Gennett drove in two runs apiece while the Brewers jumped on starter Jeff Locke early and kept adding on.Carlos Torres (2-1) won in relief of Chase Anderson, who struggled once again but was bailed out by an offense that took it to Locke (8-6), who gave up five runs in three-plus innings.Jordy Mercer went 2 for 3 with two RBIs for the Pirates.
Milwaukee Brewers fall to Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2
PITTSBURGH — Josh Harrison tripled leading off the bottom of the ninth and scored when the throw from the outfield skipped past Milwaukee third baseman Hernan Perez and out of play to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory Tuesday night, July 19th.Perez's RBI single off Pittsburgh All-Star closer Mark Melancon with two outs in the ninth tied the game, but the tie was short-lived.
PITTSBURGH — Josh Harrison tripled leading off the bottom of the ninth and scored when the throw from the outfield skipped past Milwaukee third baseman Hernan Perez and out of play to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory Tuesday night, July 19th.Perez's RBI single off Pittsburgh All-Star closer Mark Melancon with two outs in the ninth tied the game, but the tie was short-lived.
"Never give up:" Brewers Jeremy Jeffress couldn't find relief on the mound until he found peace in life
MILWAUKEE -- In some ways, the Milwaukee Brewers have been better than expected.
MILWAUKEE -- In some ways, the Milwaukee Brewers have been better than expected.
Brewers passed ball leads to walk off win for Reds
CINCINNATI -- Billy Hamilton dashed home on All-Star Jonathan Lucroy's passed ball with two outs in the ninth inning Sunday, giving the Cincinnati Reds a 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
CINCINNATI -- Billy Hamilton dashed home on All-Star Jonathan Lucroy's passed ball with two outs in the ninth inning Sunday, giving the Cincinnati Reds a 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Lucroy's 2-run HR starts big inning as Brewers beat Reds 9-1
CINCINNATI — Jonathan Lucroy's two-run homer started Milwaukee's big third inning, and the Brewers rolled to a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night with their best offensive showing in nearly two months.The bottom two teams in the NL Central have split the first two games of their series.Lucroy connected off left-hander John Lamb (1-7) as he continued taking advantage of the last-place Reds.
CINCINNATI — Jonathan Lucroy's two-run homer started Milwaukee's big third inning, and the Brewers rolled to a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night with their best offensive showing in nearly two months.The bottom two teams in the NL Central have split the first two games of their series.Lucroy connected off left-hander John Lamb (1-7) as he continued taking advantage of the last-place Reds.
Brewers fall to Reds 5-4
CINCINNATI — Adam Duvall and Tucker Barnhart doubled home runs in the sixth inning Friday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that snapped a three-game losing streak.The bottom two teams in the NL Central went into the All-Star break with downturns.
CINCINNATI — Adam Duvall and Tucker Barnhart doubled home runs in the sixth inning Friday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that snapped a three-game losing streak.The bottom two teams in the NL Central went into the All-Star break with downturns.
Rebuilding season hurts Milwaukee Brewers attendance, TV ratings
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers fans are showing less interest in the team through the first half of the season.During this so-called "rebuilding year," home attendance is down 12 percent and TV ratings are down 25 percent.Keep in mind, that is through the first 42 home games of the season.Attendance is averaging about 28,000 fans this year.Last year, it was closer to 32,000.This is part of a bigger trend in Major League baseball in 2016, as attendance is down for 20 of the 30 teams.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers fans are showing less interest in the team through the first half of the season.During this so-called "rebuilding year," home attendance is down 12 percent and TV ratings are down 25 percent.Keep in mind, that is through the first 42 home games of the season.Attendance is averaging about 28,000 fans this year.Last year, it was closer to 32,000.This is part of a bigger trend in Major League baseball in 2016, as attendance is down for 20 of the 30 teams.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Just released: "Brewers Block Party" is back for 2016!
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday, July 11th the return of Brewers Block Party this summer.The Brewers 2016 Block Party will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23rd at Village Park in Elm Grove (13600 Juneau Blvd.).Officials say the event will feature games and activities for the whole family, as well as appearances from Brewers players and coaches, Bernie Brewer and the Klement’s Famous Racing Sausages™.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday, July 11th the return of Brewers Block Party this summer.The Brewers 2016 Block Party will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23rd at Village Park in Elm Grove (13600 Juneau Blvd.).Officials say the event will feature games and activities for the whole family, as well as appearances from Brewers players and coaches, Bernie Brewer and the Klement’s Famous Racing Sausages™.
Brewers can't get clutch hits, lose series to Cardinals
MILWAUKEE -- Mike Leake struck out a season-high 10 over seven innings, Matt Adams and Randal Grichuk homered, and the St.
MILWAUKEE -- Mike Leake struck out a season-high 10 over seven innings, Matt Adams and Randal Grichuk homered, and the St.
Chase Anderson lasted just 4 innings as Cardinals beat Brewers 8-1
MILWAUKEE — Jhonny Peralta, Tommy Pham and Aledmys Diaz homered, helping Carlos Martinez and the St.
MILWAUKEE — Jhonny Peralta, Tommy Pham and Aledmys Diaz homered, helping Carlos Martinez and the St.