Brewers walk off Giants 4-3
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers earned a 4-3 walk off win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night at Miller Park when pinch hitter Blake Lalli stroked a bases loaded single over the head of left fielder Gregor Blanco.Lalli, a 29 year-old rookie, made a winner out of reliever Jim Henderson.Starting pitcher Kyle Lohse retired 14 straight hitters before allowing a walk; he took a no hitter into the 6th inning before the Giants rallied for 3 runs to tie the game.5-8 Milwaukee goes for a 3 game sweep over the defending champs on Thursday afternoon; Yovani Gallardo will be on the mound,.The Crew signed former reliever Francisco Rodriguez to a minor league contract that could be worth as much as 2 and a half million dollars, according to John Heyman of CBSSports.com.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers earned a 4-3 walk off win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night at Miller Park when pinch hitter Blake Lalli stroked a bases loaded single over the head of left fielder Gregor Blanco.Lalli, a 29 year-old rookie, made a winner out of reliever Jim Henderson.Starting pitcher Kyle Lohse retired 14 straight hitters before allowing a walk; he took a no hitter into the 6th inning before the Giants rallied for 3 runs to tie the game.5-8 Milwaukee goes for a 3 game sweep over the defending champs on Thursday afternoon; Yovani Gallardo will be on the mound,.The Crew signed former reliever Francisco Rodriguez to a minor league contract that could be worth as much as 2 and a half million dollars, according to John Heyman of CBSSports.com.
Brewers survive Giants comeback for 10-8 win
MILWAUKEE -- After scoring 7 runs in their previous 4 games, the Brewers exploded for a season-high 8 runs in the 3rd inning, then hung on for a 10-8 win over the San Francisco Giants Tuesday night at Miller Park.Yuniesky Betancourt's grand slam homer highlighted the eruption, but starting pitcher Wily Peralta struggled and had to be removed before the end of the 5th inning.Nori Aoki's 8th inning homer gave the Crew some breathing room; the Giants tacked on one more for the 10-8 final in game one of the homestand and the 3 game series.Still bothered by a sore neck, Ryan Braun struck out 4 times.Kyle Lohse takes the mound for Milwaukee in game 2 on Wednesday night.
MILWAUKEE -- After scoring 7 runs in their previous 4 games, the Brewers exploded for a season-high 8 runs in the 3rd inning, then hung on for a 10-8 win over the San Francisco Giants Tuesday night at Miller Park.Yuniesky Betancourt's grand slam homer highlighted the eruption, but starting pitcher Wily Peralta struggled and had to be removed before the end of the 5th inning.Nori Aoki's 8th inning homer gave the Crew some breathing room; the Giants tacked on one more for the 10-8 final in game one of the homestand and the 3 game series.Still bothered by a sore neck, Ryan Braun struck out 4 times.Kyle Lohse takes the mound for Milwaukee in game 2 on Wednesday night.
Brewers' Yovani Gallardo apologizes for drunk driving arrest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Yovani Gallardo, a starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, was arrested and cited for operating while intoxicated (OWI), 1st offense early Tuesday morning, April 16th.According to police, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputies pulled Gallardo over on westbound I-94 near 84th St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Yovani Gallardo, a starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, was arrested and cited for operating while intoxicated (OWI), 1st offense early Tuesday morning, April 16th.According to police, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputies pulled Gallardo over on westbound I-94 near 84th St.
Cedarburg brother/sister charged in Racing Sausage theft
CEDARBURG (WITI) -- Cedarburg police have confirmed a brother and sister have been charged with disorderly conduct in the case of stolen Brewers Racing Italian Sausage "Guido."32-year-old Kristin Moze and 26-year-old Timothy Forrer were charged in the case.
CEDARBURG (WITI) -- Cedarburg police have confirmed a brother and sister have been charged with disorderly conduct in the case of stolen Brewers Racing Italian Sausage "Guido."32-year-old Kristin Moze and 26-year-old Timothy Forrer were charged in the case.
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No relief in Brewers 6-3 loss to Cubs
CHICAGO -- The other day, John Axford lost his job as the Brewers closer; on Tuesday night, he was charged with the loss as the Cubs rallied to win 6-3 at Wrigley Field.Staked to a 3-0 lead, starter Wily Peralta pitched 6 and 2/3rds strong innings; he was charged with 2 earned runs.
CHICAGO -- The other day, John Axford lost his job as the Brewers closer; on Tuesday night, he was charged with the loss as the Cubs rallied to win 6-3 at Wrigley Field.Staked to a 3-0 lead, starter Wily Peralta pitched 6 and 2/3rds strong innings; he was charged with 2 earned runs.
Brewers snap losing streak with victory over Cubs, 7-4
CHICAGO (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have now won on two Opening Days this season -- once in Milwaukee, once in Chicago.
CHICAGO (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have now won on two Opening Days this season -- once in Milwaukee, once in Chicago.
Brewers run out of bodies and innings in loss to Diamondbacks
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After battling back in the 9th inning to tie the game, the Brewers had no available position players left in an attempted comeback in the 11th inning in an 8-7 11 inning loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.Down 8-6 in the bottom of the 11th, Jonathan Lucroy singled in a run making it 8-7 and leaving runners on 1st and 3rd with only 1 out.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After battling back in the 9th inning to tie the game, the Brewers had no available position players left in an attempted comeback in the 11th inning in an 8-7 11 inning loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.Down 8-6 in the bottom of the 11th, Jonathan Lucroy singled in a run making it 8-7 and leaving runners on 1st and 3rd with only 1 out.
Beyond the Game: Brewers left-fielder Khris Davis
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Khris Davis certainly didn't figure to be on the Brewers Opening Day roster when Spring Training started.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Khris Davis certainly didn't figure to be on the Brewers Opening Day roster when Spring Training started.
Sloppy Saturday, Brewers lose 9-2 to Diamondbacks
MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers lost their fourth straight game on Saturday evening, and they have yet to leave the comforts of home.
MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers lost their fourth straight game on Saturday evening, and they have yet to leave the comforts of home.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun awarded 2012 Silver Slugger
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ryan Braun has to clear some space in his trophy case.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ryan Braun has to clear some space in his trophy case.
Lohse good but little else in 3-1 Brewers loss to Az.
MILWAUKEE - --Kyle Lohse was outstanding in his Milwaukee debut, but very little else went right for the Brewers in Friday night's 3-1 loss to Arizona at Miller Park.Lohse, who missed the majority of spring training, allowed just 1 run on 5 hits with 5 strikeouts and no walks over 6 innings.
MILWAUKEE - --Kyle Lohse was outstanding in his Milwaukee debut, but very little else went right for the Brewers in Friday night's 3-1 loss to Arizona at Miller Park.Lohse, who missed the majority of spring training, allowed just 1 run on 5 hits with 5 strikeouts and no walks over 6 innings.
Beyond the Game: Brewers reliever Chris Narveson
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One member of the Milwaukee Brewers team had too many nights off for his taste last year, which makes him extra ready to go this season!To a man, getting introduced on Opening Day is a kick, but to Chris Narveson, getting introduced on Opening Day was the culmination of a long, quiet battle.Narveson pitched only twice last season before he was sidelined by a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One member of the Milwaukee Brewers team had too many nights off for his taste last year, which makes him extra ready to go this season!To a man, getting introduced on Opening Day is a kick, but to Chris Narveson, getting introduced on Opening Day was the culmination of a long, quiet battle.Narveson pitched only twice last season before he was sidelined by a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder.
Brewers bow 7-3, lose opening series to Rockies
MILWAUKEE -- After winning on opening day, The Milwaukee Brewers dropped the last 2 games to Colorado, including Wednesday night's 7-3 setback.The pitching continued to go south, with the Rockies collecting 15 hits and 3 home runs; Starter Wily Peralta allowed 4 runs in 5 and a third innings; closer John Axford gave up 2 homers and career-high 5 hits in the 9th.Rickie Weeks was a bright spot with a single, double and his first homer of the season.After seeing his staff give up 41 hits and 8 homers in the series, manager Ron Roenicke hopes newly-acquired Kyle Lohse can be the stopper when Arizona comes to town on Friday night for game one of a weekend series.
MILWAUKEE -- After winning on opening day, The Milwaukee Brewers dropped the last 2 games to Colorado, including Wednesday night's 7-3 setback.The pitching continued to go south, with the Rockies collecting 15 hits and 3 home runs; Starter Wily Peralta allowed 4 runs in 5 and a third innings; closer John Axford gave up 2 homers and career-high 5 hits in the 9th.Rickie Weeks was a bright spot with a single, double and his first homer of the season.After seeing his staff give up 41 hits and 8 homers in the series, manager Ron Roenicke hopes newly-acquired Kyle Lohse can be the stopper when Arizona comes to town on Friday night for game one of a weekend series.
Klement's hosts "Welcome Home" party for Italian Racing Sausage
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Klement's on Wednesday evening, April 3rd hosted a "Welcome Home" party for Guido -- the Italian Racing Sausage that went missing back in February.Guido was located inside T.J. Ryan's Bar in Cedarburg after it was reportedly taken from the Milwaukee Curling Club's Cedarburg location."We have talked to people that actually saw him leave that facility," Cedarburg Police Captain Glen Lindberg said.Later that night, "Guido" stopped by a couple Cedarburg bars.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Klement's on Wednesday evening, April 3rd hosted a "Welcome Home" party for Guido -- the Italian Racing Sausage that went missing back in February.Guido was located inside T.J. Ryan's Bar in Cedarburg after it was reportedly taken from the Milwaukee Curling Club's Cedarburg location."We have talked to people that actually saw him leave that facility," Cedarburg Police Captain Glen Lindberg said.Later that night, "Guido" stopped by a couple Cedarburg bars.
FOX6 Web Fix: Brewers take on the Harlem shake
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bernie Brewer, the Klement's Racing Sausages and some Brewers employees put their unique take on the Harlem Shake.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bernie Brewer, the Klement's Racing Sausages and some Brewers employees put their unique take on the Harlem Shake.
Brewers lose to Rockies in game 2 of series, 8-4
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ryan Braun's first homer of the season wasn't enough, as the Brewers lost to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night at Miller Park, 8-4.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ryan Braun's first homer of the season wasn't enough, as the Brewers lost to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night at Miller Park, 8-4.
OWI Task Force officers make six OWI arrests on Opening Day
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN (WITI) -- OWI Task Force officials have released results from its Opening Day increased OWI enforcements that took place on Monday, April 1st.The increased patrols involved 35 officers from 11 departments and resulted in six OWI arrests.Wauwatosa officials arrested an individual for OWI hit-and-run with a child in the vehicle.Town of Brookfield officials arrested an individual for OWI, armed with firearm while intoxicated.Greenfield officials made arrests for OWI second offense, and heroin.Hales Corners officials made arrests for THC possession and drug paraphernalia.During OWI Task Force patrols, officials made contact with 160 individuals and issued 115 citations.
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN (WITI) -- OWI Task Force officials have released results from its Opening Day increased OWI enforcements that took place on Monday, April 1st.The increased patrols involved 35 officers from 11 departments and resulted in six OWI arrests.Wauwatosa officials arrested an individual for OWI hit-and-run with a child in the vehicle.Town of Brookfield officials arrested an individual for OWI, armed with firearm while intoxicated.Greenfield officials made arrests for OWI second offense, and heroin.Hales Corners officials made arrests for THC possession and drug paraphernalia.During OWI Task Force patrols, officials made contact with 160 individuals and issued 115 citations.
PICTURES: Opening Day 2013 inside Miller Park
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — We had several members of the FOX6 crew down at Miller Park for the Opening Day festivities.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — We had several members of the FOX6 crew down at Miller Park for the Opening Day festivities.