Beat goes on in Brewers 8-6 loss to Twins

MINNEAPOLIS --Kyle Lohse struggled in his return to the rotation as the Milwaukee Brewers dropped an 8-6 decision to the Twins on Thursday night in Minneapolis.Lohse, who missed a start with elbow soreness, gave up 6 runs in 4 and 2/3rd innings; he allowed 4 homers-3 of which came in the 4-run fourth inning.The Crew's miserable May continued with their 6th straight loss; Milwaukee is 5-22 with one game to play (Friday night in Philadelphia).Logan Schafer had 3 hits while spelling Nori Aoki-one of which was a 3-run triple.

The beat goes on: Twins 4 Brewers 1

MINNEAPOLIS --After sweeping a two game series at Miller Park, the Twins moved to Target Field for a 4-1 win over the hapless Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday evening.Minnesota put 3 on the board against pitcher Marco Estrada, who allowed 4 runs over 7 innings; all of them came after two were out.The Crew managed just 5 hits, and in typical fashion, they stranded 2 on with nobody out in the 8th inning.The numbers become more and more ugly each time out-5 straight losses, a 5-21 record in May, 13 games under 500.The two teams wrap up the two game series in the Twin Cities on Thursday night.Former Packers receiver Greg Jennings-now of the Vikings-threw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Ryan Braun to support “Brewers Win, You Win!” promotion

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In the face of a tough month for the Brewers on the field, Ryan Braun has committed to supporting the “Brewers Win, You Win!” promotion by funding a significant savings on tickets for an upcoming series.The original promotion called for every Brewers victory between May 1 and May 30 to earn $1 off a Terrace Box ticket for the June 3 - 5 series vs.

Free prostate cancer screenings held at Miller Park

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It looked like the Brewers Opening Day as men lined up as early as 4 a.m. outside Miller Park, but they weren't there to see a baseball game."The line is kind of fun talking with everyone else and hearing their stories about why everybody`s here is kind of entertaining actually," says Mark Ward as he waited in line.FOX6 teamed up with Froedtert and the Brewers to hold the 6th Free Prostate Cancer Screenings at Miller Park.The goal is to save lives through early detection."If you wait until there are symptoms with this disease it`s incurable.

Twins killing: Brewers lose 6-5 in 14 innings

MILWAUKEE -- During a season when very little has gone right, the Milwaukee Brewers managed to tie the Minnesota Twins in the 9th inning, only to lose 6-5 in 14 frames Tuesday night at Miller Park.Starting his first major league game in 3 years, Alfredo Figaro gave manager Ron Roenicke 5 innings; he allowed 4 runs on 3 homers.Aramis Ramirez started the scoring for the hosts with a 2-run double in the 4th inning; Jonathan Lucroy's two-bagger made it 4-3.In the 5th, Ryan Braun's triple scored Jean Segura, who tied a Brewers franchise record with 6 hits in 7 at bats.Segura's rbi single in the 9th inning sent the game to extras, tied at 5.But the Twins broke through with a sacrifice fly off reliever Burke Badenhop in the 14th inning for the victory.The 19-30 Crew have lost 20 of their last 25 games; they completed a 2-6 home stand.The two teams open a 2 game series in Minnesota, Wednesday night.

Miserable May continues, Brewers lose 6-3

MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers continue to spiral downward in the month of May, dropping to 5 and 19 since April after losing to the Twins Memorial Day afternoon, 6-3.

Brewers honor veterans during pre-game ceremony at Miller Park

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers welcomed 58 military veterans to take part in a special pre-game ceremony on Monday, May 27th.Players from both the Brewers and the visiting Minnesota Twins joined those guests on the field for the biggest first pitch you'll ever see.

Fox Sports reporter hit by baseball, keeps going

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fox Sports Wisconsin’s Sophia Minnaert gets nailed by errant ball at Miller Park on Saturday night in the middle of her report at the top of the 3rd inning of the Pirates/Brewers game.

Frustrations mount in Brewers 5-4 loss to Pirates

MILWAUKEE -- Yovani Gallardo became the latest Brewers starting pitcher to labor as the Brewers lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 on Sunday at Miller Park.Gallardo lasted just 4 innings; he allowed 4 runs while striking out 7 and walking 2; he was removed from the game after throwing 94 pitches, just 54 for strikes.Getting Gallardo back to form is vital for a team that's lost 17 of its' last 22 gamesThe Pirates entered the game with a 9-47 record at Miller Park since 2007, but the Crew can't buy a clutch hit, and as long as the starting pitching continues to be abysmal, chances for getting up off the deck look bleak.Ryan Braun's 3-run double on his bobblehead day was one of the few bright spots.The Minnesota Twins check in for a brief 2 game series, starting Memorial Day at 1:10.

Brewers to honor service members during Memorial Day game

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Monday, May 27th—Memorial Day at Miller Park, the Brewers will honor those who serve and have served with a series of events before and during the 1:10 p.m. Brewers vs.

Pirates power past Brewers in rare Miller Park win

MILWAUKEE (WITI)-- Not very often do the Pittsburgh Pirates come away with a win at Miller Park.

17 students receive college scholarships with help of Brewers

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Seventeen Wisconsin students will receive scholarships to attend college this fall with the help of the Brewers Community Foundation and Brewers players.Seven students will receive Player Scholarships, six will receive Selig Scholarships, and two students each will receive scholarships from the Michael J.

Brewers edge Pirates, 2-1

MILWAUKEE -- Marco Estrada was on the attack Friday night, working through the first four innings worth of Pirates batters and retiring each one of them.

Brewers to host Law Enforcement Appreciation Night

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they host the 2nd Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night starting at 7:10 pm Friday, May 24th, at Miller Park in Milwaukee.This special night is dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of all our public safety professionals.

Milwaukee DPW trucks on display at Miller Park

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As Milwaukee Brewers fans tailgated before Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, many couldn't help but notice three big Department of Public Works trucks parked outside Miller Park."Some people think there`s a construction project going on, but they're very curious.

Miserable May continues in Brewers 9-2 loss to L.A.

MILWAUKEE -- Wily Peralta gave up 6 runs, 4 earned, in just an inning and two-thirds, as the Brewerssuffered a 9-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Miller Park on Wednesday.The defeat was Milwaukee's 17th in 21 games during the month of May.It's no wonder Ryan Braun, a bright spot with a homer and a home run-saving catch, said: "It's been pretty terrible, Miserable.

“Bernie’s Barrelman Ale” selected as name for Brewers new brew

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- By an overwhelming margin, “Bernie’s Barrelman Ale” was selected as the name for a new beer created in a partnership between the Milwaukee Brewers and Leinie's.

Brewers beat Greinke, Dodgers 5-2

MILWAUKEE -- Carlos Gomez 2 run double keyed a 4 run fifth inning off ex Brewers pitcher Zack Greinke as Milwaukee pinned a 5-2 win on the Dodgers Tuesday night at Miller Park.Greinke, who owned a 15-0 record at Miller Park, took a 2-1 lead into the fifth before allowing 5 straight hits.Five Brewers relievers combined for 5 scoreless innings.

Brewers fans can enter to win prizes through sweepstakes

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Through the "2013 Milwaukee Brewers Ultimate Fans Experience"  sweepstakes, one lucky fan will be chosen to receive the following prize package:-          A Bob Uecker Game-Worn Sweater—a colorful, warm piece of history worn by a colorful man.

Kershaw, Dodgers dump Brewers, 3-1

MILWAUKEE -- Clayton Kershaw handcuffed the Brewers on a complete game three-hitter, as the Dodgers topped the Crew at Miller Park Monday night, 3-1.