May 3- MIL 4 AZ 3 Rec.: 13-12

Duffy Delivers

There was a sellout crowd for Braunie bobblehead day, but the slugger had to sit again with his back problem that had him out yesterday. Nelson got the start in left, but was replaced by Chris Duffy for defense in the 7th. The Brewers got their first "back-to-back" taters from Fielder and Cameron early in the game but after a 3 run D-Back 7th in which Dave Bush gave up three solo shots, it was Duffy's bases loaded fielder's choice that gave the Crew their go ahead run.

Not a bad way to end the homestand, 5-2 with Dave Bush giving the Crew another strong start. Sure, 3 taters in an inning is no fun, but it was the only blemish on a 7 inning, 7 strikeout, no walk performance. Mitch Stetter ended up getting the win in relief with a perfect inning of work.

Macha mixed up the lineup today with Braunie's absence. He went with Hart leading off, Hardy batting second and Weeks third. It was a rare spot for Weeks to be in and Hardy, who had a few days off, responded well with a single that ignited the comeback in the 8th.

May 2- Arizona 4 Milwaukee 1 Rec.: 12-12

Dan Haren Outduels Looper

Looper, even as one of the most consistent pitchers for the Crew this young season, was amazingly good through 4 innings. He retired the first 12 he faced and when 7 innings, but Dan Haren cuffed the Crew for 8 innings with 11 Ks. The bullpen of Jorge Julio and Seth McClung kept the D-Backs off the board after Looper came out but a lineup with Braun out for "tightness in the back" couldn't muster more than a lone RBI off Prince's bat.


A great size crowd however was at Miller to witness it: 42,240. Glad to see early season baseball is getting people excited in Wisconsin.