Milwaukee Brewers players take time out to visit VA Medical Center: "It means a lot to our veterans"
MILWAUKEE -- Any time you get members of a professional sports team to take time out to visit those who have served our country, it's usually an unforgettable experience.
MILWAUKEE -- Any time you get members of a professional sports team to take time out to visit those who have served our country, it's usually an unforgettable experience.
Lucroy, Gennett and Davis homer, but Brewers fall to Nationals 9-5
WASHINGTON — Anthony Rendon and Wilson Ramos homered, Danny Espinosa hit a three-run double and the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-5 Sunday, August 23rd.Bryce Harper doubled twice for Washington, which completed consecutive series victories for the first time since winning three straight in late June.Jordan Zimmermann (10-8) allowed four runs over 5 2-3 innings.Matt Garza (6-14) gave up seven runs over four 2-3 innings in his shortest outing since May 16.
WASHINGTON — Anthony Rendon and Wilson Ramos homered, Danny Espinosa hit a three-run double and the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-5 Sunday, August 23rd.Bryce Harper doubled twice for Washington, which completed consecutive series victories for the first time since winning three straight in late June.Jordan Zimmermann (10-8) allowed four runs over 5 2-3 innings.Matt Garza (6-14) gave up seven runs over four 2-3 innings in his shortest outing since May 16.
Brewers fall 6-1 to Nationals in second game of series
WASHINGTON — Anthony Rendon homered and doubled to drive in two runs, rookie Joe Ross allowed one run in seven innings and the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Saturday night.Michael Taylor hit a home run for the third straight night, connecting on a two-run shot for Washington, which had lost 8 of 10 and began play five games behind the Mets in the National League East.Ross (4-5), 0-2 with a 9.35 ERA in his two previous starts, gave up six hits, struck out four and didn't walk a batter.Wilson Ramos added a double and a single and scored twice for the Nationals, who had 11 hits.Khris Davis hit his 15th home run leading off the seventh for the Brewers.
WASHINGTON — Anthony Rendon homered and doubled to drive in two runs, rookie Joe Ross allowed one run in seven innings and the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Saturday night.Michael Taylor hit a home run for the third straight night, connecting on a two-run shot for Washington, which had lost 8 of 10 and began play five games behind the Mets in the National League East.Ross (4-5), 0-2 with a 9.35 ERA in his two previous starts, gave up six hits, struck out four and didn't walk a batter.Wilson Ramos added a double and a single and scored twice for the Nationals, who had 11 hits.Khris Davis hit his 15th home run leading off the seventh for the Brewers.
Milwaukee Brewers crush Washington Nationals 10-3
WASHINGTON — Domingo Santana homered in his Milwaukee debut and the the Brewers took advantage of several defensive miscues in a 10-3 victory over the struggling Washington Nationals on Friday night.Jonathan Lucroy had three hits and drove in a run, and rookie Jimmy Nelson allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings against Washington, which fell one game below .500 (60-61)Bryce Harper hit his 31st home run and Michael Taylor also homered for the Nationals, who entered Friday four games behind the NL East-leading New York Mets.Gio Gonzalez (9-6) allowed five runs — four earned — over five innings, and the Brewers added a five-run seventh Washington lost the opener of a nine-game homestand following a 3-7 West Coast trip.Kyle Lohse picked up his first save.
WASHINGTON — Domingo Santana homered in his Milwaukee debut and the the Brewers took advantage of several defensive miscues in a 10-3 victory over the struggling Washington Nationals on Friday night.Jonathan Lucroy had three hits and drove in a run, and rookie Jimmy Nelson allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings against Washington, which fell one game below .500 (60-61)Bryce Harper hit his 31st home run and Michael Taylor also homered for the Nationals, who entered Friday four games behind the NL East-leading New York Mets.Gio Gonzalez (9-6) allowed five runs — four earned — over five innings, and the Brewers added a five-run seventh Washington lost the opener of a nine-game homestand following a 3-7 West Coast trip.Kyle Lohse picked up his first save.
Wisconsin Lottery unleashes new Brewers Hank 'Top Dog' scratch tickets
MILWAUKEE -- Brewers fans are always cheering for a win but now you can score big by supporting the ballpark pup!
MILWAUKEE -- Brewers fans are always cheering for a win but now you can score big by supporting the ballpark pup!
Braun becomes Brewers homer leader in 8-7 win over Marlins
MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun became the Brewers all-time home run leader with his 252nd home run and Khris Davis hit two home runs to help Milwaukee avoid a sweep with an 8-7 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.Braun hit a 2-1 pitch from former Brewers starter Chris Narveson to lead off the sixth.
MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun became the Brewers all-time home run leader with his 252nd home run and Khris Davis hit two home runs to help Milwaukee avoid a sweep with an 8-7 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.Braun hit a 2-1 pitch from former Brewers starter Chris Narveson to lead off the sixth.
Brewers' Ryan Braun slams homerun #252, secures franchise record
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun hit his 252nd career homerun in a game against the Miami Marlins at Miller Park on Wednesday, August 19th.The homer gives Braun the franchise record -- which was 251 -- previously held by Brewers shortstop Robin Yount.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun hit his 252nd career homerun in a game against the Miami Marlins at Miller Park on Wednesday, August 19th.The homer gives Braun the franchise record -- which was 251 -- previously held by Brewers shortstop Robin Yount.
Brewers fall to Marlins, 9-6
MILWAUKEE — Ichiro Suzuki had his first four-hit game in over two years, and Cole Gillespie drove in a season-high three runs to lead the Miami Marlins to a 9-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.Suzuki was 4 for 5 with two runs scored for his first four-hit game since July 28, 2013.Adeiny Hechavarria extended his career-high hitting streak to 12 games and relief pitcher Kendry Flores (1-1) faced one batter in the fourth in his first major league victory.
MILWAUKEE — Ichiro Suzuki had his first four-hit game in over two years, and Cole Gillespie drove in a season-high three runs to lead the Miami Marlins to a 9-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.Suzuki was 4 for 5 with two runs scored for his first four-hit game since July 28, 2013.Adeiny Hechavarria extended his career-high hitting streak to 12 games and relief pitcher Kendry Flores (1-1) faced one batter in the fourth in his first major league victory.
Mark your calendar: Dates set for Brewers' Fan Appreciation Weekend
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers will host Fan Appreciation Weekend at Miller Park, Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20 as the Crew takes on the Cincinnati Reds.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers will host Fan Appreciation Weekend at Miller Park, Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20 as the Crew takes on the Cincinnati Reds.
Clean sweep: Brewers win 6-1 against Phillies in final game of series
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Braun hit a grand slam to tie Robin Yount's franchise home run mark, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday and a sweep of the season series.Rookie Taylor Jungmann (7-4) set a career high with nine strikeouts in 6 1-3 scoreless innings.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Braun hit a grand slam to tie Robin Yount's franchise home run mark, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday and a sweep of the season series.Rookie Taylor Jungmann (7-4) set a career high with nine strikeouts in 6 1-3 scoreless innings.
Milwaukee Brewers' David Denson becomes first openly gay MLB player
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers minor leaguer David Denson has become the first openly gay player on a team affiliated with Major League Baseball.The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says Denson, with the help of former major leaguer Billy Bean, reached out to the newspaper to tell his story.The 20-year-old first baseman plays for the Helena Brewers in the rookie Pioneer League.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers minor leaguer David Denson has become the first openly gay player on a team affiliated with Major League Baseball.The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says Denson, with the help of former major leaguer Billy Bean, reached out to the newspaper to tell his story.The 20-year-old first baseman plays for the Helena Brewers in the rookie Pioneer League.
Brewers win 4-2 against Phillies at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- Scooter Gennett had a career-high four hits, Jimmy Nelson pitched into the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 on Saturday night.Gennett had four singles in four at-bats, drove in two runs and scored the tiebreaking run on Jean Segura's hit in the seventh.
MILWAUKEE -- Scooter Gennett had a career-high four hits, Jimmy Nelson pitched into the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 on Saturday night.Gennett had four singles in four at-bats, drove in two runs and scored the tiebreaking run on Jean Segura's hit in the seventh.
Brewers beat Phillies 3-1 in first game of series
MILWAUKEE — Wily Peralta pitched seven scoreless innings and Jean Segura dashed home on a rare two-base sacrifice fly to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.Segura's scramble came after center fielder Odubel Herrera and right fielder Domonic Brown collided in the third inning.
MILWAUKEE — Wily Peralta pitched seven scoreless innings and Jean Segura dashed home on a rare two-base sacrifice fly to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.Segura's scramble came after center fielder Odubel Herrera and right fielder Domonic Brown collided in the third inning.
Brewers fall to the Cubs in the Windy City, 9-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit two homers and drove in four runs, Jon Lester won his fourth straight decision and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 on Thursday, August 13th.The Cubs, holding the lead for the second NL wild-card spot, completed their first undefeated homestand of at least seven games since 2008.
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit two homers and drove in four runs, Jon Lester won his fourth straight decision and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 on Thursday, August 13th.The Cubs, holding the lead for the second NL wild-card spot, completed their first undefeated homestand of at least seven games since 2008.
Milwaukee Brewers fall to Chicago Cubs 3-2 at Wrigley Field
CHICAGO — Miguel Montero homered in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Chicago a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, August 12th for the Cubs' sixth straight win and 12th in 13 games.Montero, who allowed a couple wild pitches to get past him in the ninth as the Brewers rallied to tie the score, led off the 10th with a solo blast to left field off Michael Blazek (5-3).Tommy Hunter (3-2) pitched a scoreless 10th to get the win.Kris Bryant homered and Anthony Rizzo made a circus catch falling into the stands to lead the keep the Cubs surging.Ryan Braun went 3 for 4 with a home run for the Brewers.
CHICAGO — Miguel Montero homered in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Chicago a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, August 12th for the Cubs' sixth straight win and 12th in 13 games.Montero, who allowed a couple wild pitches to get past him in the ninth as the Brewers rallied to tie the score, led off the 10th with a solo blast to left field off Michael Blazek (5-3).Tommy Hunter (3-2) pitched a scoreless 10th to get the win.Kris Bryant homered and Anthony Rizzo made a circus catch falling into the stands to lead the keep the Cubs surging.Ryan Braun went 3 for 4 with a home run for the Brewers.
Last in the NL Central, Milwaukee Brewers fall to Chicago Cubs on the road, 6-3
CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo and Jorge Soler each drove in two runs, Dan Haren picked up his first victory for the Cubs and Chicago won for the 11th time in 12 games, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 Tuesday night, August 11th.The Brewers, last in the NL Central, announced earlier in the day Doug Melvin is moving into an advisory role after 13 years as general manager.The Cubs, meanwhile, continue to roll.They started this three-game series on a winning note after sweeping four from defending champion San Francisco.Haren (8-7), acquired from Miami on July 31, pitched into the sixth.Rizzo had two hits, including an RBI double, and drew a bases-loaded walk.
CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo and Jorge Soler each drove in two runs, Dan Haren picked up his first victory for the Cubs and Chicago won for the 11th time in 12 games, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 Tuesday night, August 11th.The Brewers, last in the NL Central, announced earlier in the day Doug Melvin is moving into an advisory role after 13 years as general manager.The Cubs, meanwhile, continue to roll.They started this three-game series on a winning note after sweeping four from defending champion San Francisco.Haren (8-7), acquired from Miami on July 31, pitched into the sixth.Rizzo had two hits, including an RBI double, and drew a bases-loaded walk.
Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin to take on new role with team
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Tuesday, August 11th that team general manager Doug Melvin will transition into an advisory role with the club.According to the Milwaukee Brewers website, team owner Mark Attanasio hired the executive search firm Korn Ferry to organize the process, and said he would begin asking for permission to interview candidates this week during Owners' Meetings in Chicago.The site also indicates Attanasio has an interest in having the Brewers join the wave of teams that have turned to young GMs with a focus on analytics.Melvin joined the Brewers on September 26, 2002 as the eighth general manager in franchise history.During his 12-year tenure, Melvin has 957 regular-season wins and two postseason berths, including a 2011 National League Central Division championship.Melvin is one of only five Canadian natives to ever serve as a Major League general manager.CLICK HERE to read Melvin's entire bio on the Brewers website.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Tuesday, August 11th that team general manager Doug Melvin will transition into an advisory role with the club.According to the Milwaukee Brewers website, team owner Mark Attanasio hired the executive search firm Korn Ferry to organize the process, and said he would begin asking for permission to interview candidates this week during Owners' Meetings in Chicago.The site also indicates Attanasio has an interest in having the Brewers join the wave of teams that have turned to young GMs with a focus on analytics.Melvin joined the Brewers on September 26, 2002 as the eighth general manager in franchise history.During his 12-year tenure, Melvin has 957 regular-season wins and two postseason berths, including a 2011 National League Central Division championship.Melvin is one of only five Canadian natives to ever serve as a Major League general manager.CLICK HERE to read Melvin's entire bio on the Brewers website.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Khris Davis hits two home runs to help Brewers to 5-4 win, snapping Cardinals' four-game winning streak
MILWAUKEE — Khris Davis hit two home runs, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning off recent teammate Jonathan Broxton, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat St.
MILWAUKEE — Khris Davis hit two home runs, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning off recent teammate Jonathan Broxton, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat St.
Milwaukee Brewers lose 3-0 against St. Louis Cardinals
MILWAUKEE — Matt Carpenter hit a leadoff home run, Jaime Garcia pitched two-hit ball for seven innings and the St.
MILWAUKEE — Matt Carpenter hit a leadoff home run, Jaime Garcia pitched two-hit ball for seven innings and the St.
Brew Crew blanked by Cards: Milwaukee falls 6-0 against St. Louis
MILWAUKEE -- Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run fifth inning, and Lance Lynn pitched the St.
MILWAUKEE -- Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run fifth inning, and Lance Lynn pitched the St.