June 29- MIL 10 NYM 6
41-35 +1.0 on STL
McGehee Get's Redemption
Playing 3B tonight, Casey McGehee committed an error in the top of the 6th that nearly ruined yet another ESPN telecast of a Brewer game. Instead of using two hands to end the inning, McGehee's drop opened the door for two Met's run and pulled them to within a run of the Crew's lead.
The lead was built on a J.J. Hardy tater (part of his 4-4 night) and a Braden Looper RBI off New York starter Fernando Nieve, who has pretty good numbers to go along with his 3-1 record. The error by McGehee could have spoiled Loopers good start considering the potency of the Met's offense, but in the bottom half of the 6th, with 2 outs and a 2-2 count, McGehee slammed a fastball from Brian Stokes out of Miller for his first career grand slam. McGehee's season has been all about redemption after being put out to pasture by the Cubs after a good season for Iowa in 2008, but the micro-cosm of his goat to god in the 6th is what I love about baseball. Watching the game at work, I loved seeing how he was still pissed about the error in the dugout AFTER hitting the dinger. Prince had to remind him to go out for the standing O. I can really understand that feeling. Yes, you've put your team up by 5, but you still want to yell into your helmet (probably protecting viewers on the dugout cam from language) about that ball you should have caught earlier.
The Crew need most of those runs, including clutch RBI by Hall and Kendall because Carlos Villanueva couldn't finish things off in the 9th. Given a 7 run lead to work with, he only retired one batter, gave up 5 hits, 3 runs and got nailed for a 2 run dinger off the bat of Gary Sheffield, who I'm glad to see still get's booed. Ken Macha had to bring in Trevor Hoffman to finish things off for his 18th save, which was probably his easiest. One pitch to Brian Schneider that Hardy turned into a 6-3 DP.
I was wearing my Gemutlichkeit hat for this game, which seems to have a higher rate of success than some of my other hats, so I think I'll stick with it.
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7.20.2009
June 27- MIL 7 SF 6
40-34 Even w/ STL
Comeback saves Hoffman's 9th
The Crew spent most of the night battling back in this game that occurred while I was recovering from a 100 mile ride in Logan. Down 2 in the 9th and facing Giants closer Brian Wilson, Craig Counsell singled with 1 down, Gamel walked and Hart scored Counsell on a single to center. J.J. Hardy's RBI tied things up and Prince finished the game with a double to right.
The game was tied in the 9th, but Trevor Hoffman gave up 3 consecutive singles and 2 sac flys to give SF the lead. That tie was earned on back-to-back taters in the 6th by Fielder and Casey McGehee. Those runs helped get Seth McClung off the hook, who did a decent job in his first start of the season: 3 runs in 4 innings. Chris Smith, Todd Coffey and Mitch Stetter combined for 4 innings of 1 run ball with 0 walks.
Proving again why a center fielder makes a difference, Mike Cameron robbed Nate Schierholtz of a home run in the 7th, which proves glove work can be a tradeoff for a .243 hitter. It's too bad though that his offense has dropped off, because early in the season, he really looked like he would put up some good offensive numbers this season.
40-34 Even w/ STL
Comeback saves Hoffman's 9th
The Crew spent most of the night battling back in this game that occurred while I was recovering from a 100 mile ride in Logan. Down 2 in the 9th and facing Giants closer Brian Wilson, Craig Counsell singled with 1 down, Gamel walked and Hart scored Counsell on a single to center. J.J. Hardy's RBI tied things up and Prince finished the game with a double to right.
The game was tied in the 9th, but Trevor Hoffman gave up 3 consecutive singles and 2 sac flys to give SF the lead. That tie was earned on back-to-back taters in the 6th by Fielder and Casey McGehee. Those runs helped get Seth McClung off the hook, who did a decent job in his first start of the season: 3 runs in 4 innings. Chris Smith, Todd Coffey and Mitch Stetter combined for 4 innings of 1 run ball with 0 walks.
Proving again why a center fielder makes a difference, Mike Cameron robbed Nate Schierholtz of a home run in the 7th, which proves glove work can be a tradeoff for a .243 hitter. It's too bad though that his offense has dropped off, because early in the season, he really looked like he would put up some good offensive numbers this season.
June 26- MIL 5 SF 1
39-34 EVEN with STL
Yovanni Bests Cain
Hooo RAY! Percentage points ahead of the Cards. It's .534 to .533, but it's still first. Matt Cain had only lost 1 game all season long and was on a 7 game winning streak, but tonight Milwaukee scored 5 runs off the righty in 6 innings, which stood up with the way Yovanni Gallardo was pitching. After giving up a dinger Pablo Sandoval in the first, Gallardo kept the Giants from scoring for the rest of his 7.2 innings. He struck out 9 and walked 3 to improve to 8-4. J.J. Hardy, still slowly turning things around, had a home run and 2 hits to add to the early Brewer's lead that was built with the help of Braun's 2-4, 2 RBI day. Didn't hear a lick of this game because I was in Logan for the MS Ride, but considering that the Crew tends to turn things up when I'm away from game involvement, I'm thinking my trip was well planned.
39-34 EVEN with STL
Yovanni Bests Cain
Hooo RAY! Percentage points ahead of the Cards. It's .534 to .533, but it's still first. Matt Cain had only lost 1 game all season long and was on a 7 game winning streak, but tonight Milwaukee scored 5 runs off the righty in 6 innings, which stood up with the way Yovanni Gallardo was pitching. After giving up a dinger Pablo Sandoval in the first, Gallardo kept the Giants from scoring for the rest of his 7.2 innings. He struck out 9 and walked 3 to improve to 8-4. J.J. Hardy, still slowly turning things around, had a home run and 2 hits to add to the early Brewer's lead that was built with the help of Braun's 2-4, 2 RBI day. Didn't hear a lick of this game because I was in Logan for the MS Ride, but considering that the Crew tends to turn things up when I'm away from game involvement, I'm thinking my trip was well planned.
6.24.2009
June 24- MIN 7 MIL 3
37-33 -2.0 on STL
Twinkies Take Advantage of Mistakes at Miller
It was not the way to start the homestand. A team that was 11-21 on the road jumps over some early errors to give the Crew it's 4th straight loss. Jeff Suppan got charged with 7 runs, but only 4 were earned. A 1st inning wild pitch that kept the inning alive and gave the Twins 3 runs off the bat was not the least of the Brewer's charity. There was also a Casey McGehee drop on a throw from Cameron that turned a Carlos Gomez single into a man on second that scored on a following single in the 2nd. Then in the 3rd, J.J. misplays a DP ball, safe all around and eventually 3 more runs.
The offense couldn't cash anything in off of Nelson Liriano other than a 2 run single by Cameron and an RBI double for McGehee. Liriano was 2-8 coming into the game, but was able to foil the Brewers long enough to qualify for the win. The Crew left 12 men on base and missed opportunities early, stranding 2 in each of the first 5 innings.
Some mystery was solved regarding the starters for the remainder of the week. With Parra in Nashville (where he K'ed Manny Ramirez in a rehab start on Tuesday) and Bush on the D.L., Mike Burns will start in Bush's spot Thursday and Seth McClung will get another chance in the rotation, taking the bump on Saturday for Parra's spot.
37-33 -2.0 on STL
Twinkies Take Advantage of Mistakes at Miller
It was not the way to start the homestand. A team that was 11-21 on the road jumps over some early errors to give the Crew it's 4th straight loss. Jeff Suppan got charged with 7 runs, but only 4 were earned. A 1st inning wild pitch that kept the inning alive and gave the Twins 3 runs off the bat was not the least of the Brewer's charity. There was also a Casey McGehee drop on a throw from Cameron that turned a Carlos Gomez single into a man on second that scored on a following single in the 2nd. Then in the 3rd, J.J. misplays a DP ball, safe all around and eventually 3 more runs.
The offense couldn't cash anything in off of Nelson Liriano other than a 2 run single by Cameron and an RBI double for McGehee. Liriano was 2-8 coming into the game, but was able to foil the Brewers long enough to qualify for the win. The Crew left 12 men on base and missed opportunities early, stranding 2 in each of the first 5 innings.
Some mystery was solved regarding the starters for the remainder of the week. With Parra in Nashville (where he K'ed Manny Ramirez in a rehab start on Tuesday) and Bush on the D.L., Mike Burns will start in Bush's spot Thursday and Seth McClung will get another chance in the rotation, taking the bump on Saturday for Parra's spot.
6.18.2009
June 17- MIL 9 CLE 8
37-29, 1 game up on STL
Hoffman Let's Cleveland Climb Back Into It
In all fairness, 2 of the 4 Indian runs that scored in the 9th were charged to McClung. Pitching in the unfamiliar situation where he inherited runners, Hoffman gave up Victor Martinez' RBI single, a walk to Shin-Soo Choo (who seemed to be starting a rally every time he came up in this series) and then a 3 run double to Ryan Garko that tied the score at 8.
Hardy continued to recover from his slump as he went 2-3 with 2 runs, 2 RBI and a home run, but his biggest swing of the night was the sac fly in the 11th that won it. Hart also had a good night at the plate with a tater and going 3-5 and in other slumping news, Bill Hall homered for his only hit of the night to get the Brewers back on top in the seventh.
Missing out on the win was Jeff Suppan who worked 6 innings and allowed 3. Would like to see him go deeper to save the pen a bit, but at least there is a day off in Detroit on Thursday. Mike DiFelice got the W with 1.1 innings of relief and Mitch Stetter got the save (his first ever) by striking out Choo and Ben Francisco with men on to end it. It was Stetter's 11th consecutive out by strike out and broke the record of 10 by Ben Sheets.
June 16- MIL 7 CLE 5
36-29, 1 game up on STL
Sumpers Pitch in on Win
J.J. Hardy had to RBI and Cameron and Hall pitched in a RBI a piece in support of Yovanni Gallardo who once again struggled with a high pitch count. While I don't want to discount saving one of the most promising arms in the Brewer's organization, there was a great article on SI.com between Bill James and another columnist who argued that the 100 pitch count is such an uninformed number. That decisions on a multi-million dollar arm is being based entirely on a round number that sounds official. Perhaps I'm just bitter because of the way the bullpen is getting worked and even though Gallardo didn't have the ball after 5 innings, he was still able to keep the Tribe to 2 runs, and who knows what his arm could handle. Couldn't a pitch count be specific to a pitcher?
37-29, 1 game up on STL
Hoffman Let's Cleveland Climb Back Into It
In all fairness, 2 of the 4 Indian runs that scored in the 9th were charged to McClung. Pitching in the unfamiliar situation where he inherited runners, Hoffman gave up Victor Martinez' RBI single, a walk to Shin-Soo Choo (who seemed to be starting a rally every time he came up in this series) and then a 3 run double to Ryan Garko that tied the score at 8.
Hardy continued to recover from his slump as he went 2-3 with 2 runs, 2 RBI and a home run, but his biggest swing of the night was the sac fly in the 11th that won it. Hart also had a good night at the plate with a tater and going 3-5 and in other slumping news, Bill Hall homered for his only hit of the night to get the Brewers back on top in the seventh.
Missing out on the win was Jeff Suppan who worked 6 innings and allowed 3. Would like to see him go deeper to save the pen a bit, but at least there is a day off in Detroit on Thursday. Mike DiFelice got the W with 1.1 innings of relief and Mitch Stetter got the save (his first ever) by striking out Choo and Ben Francisco with men on to end it. It was Stetter's 11th consecutive out by strike out and broke the record of 10 by Ben Sheets.
June 16- MIL 7 CLE 5
36-29, 1 game up on STL
Sumpers Pitch in on Win
J.J. Hardy had to RBI and Cameron and Hall pitched in a RBI a piece in support of Yovanni Gallardo who once again struggled with a high pitch count. While I don't want to discount saving one of the most promising arms in the Brewer's organization, there was a great article on SI.com between Bill James and another columnist who argued that the 100 pitch count is such an uninformed number. That decisions on a multi-million dollar arm is being based entirely on a round number that sounds official. Perhaps I'm just bitter because of the way the bullpen is getting worked and even though Gallardo didn't have the ball after 5 innings, he was still able to keep the Tribe to 2 runs, and who knows what his arm could handle. Couldn't a pitch count be specific to a pitcher?
6.16.2009
June 15- MIL 14 CLE 12
35-29 1 game up on STL
Hell of a Game for a National Audience
As one of two games being played in baseball Monday night, the Brewers were given the Monday night baseball slot as they opened up their road trip in Cleveland. By the time I tuned in, Dave Bush had already been chased after 3.1 innings, surrenduring 8 runs and 2 seperate leads, but the offense was hardly done in this game. In the 5th, Braun, who had already homered in the first, hit a 2 run triple and Fielder had a sac fly to whittle away at the 5 run lead that Cleveland starter Carl Pavano was given. Dude, when you can't make it work with Alyssa Milano, you deserve all the major league misfortune you have earned.
Things looked good in the 6th when a Craig Counsell sac fly pulled the Crew within 1 run, and I was feeling pretty good that the bats were going to take this one on their shoulders. Still trying to protect an overworked bullpen, Macha, understandably, left recent call up Chris Narveson in for the 6th, where he was unable to retire anyone and was charged with 3 of the 4 runs that Cleveland put on the board. Home runs in that inning by Travis Hafner and Mark DeRossa seemed to put the game out of reach, but in the 8th, the Crew took advantage of the Cleveland bully.
The bullpen trio of Luis Vizcaino, Matt Herges and Rafael Perez could not retire anyone. After the bases were loaded on walks, Braun delivered his 5 RBI of the night with an infield single then Fielder, against incoming pitcher and lefty Perez (who lefty's were batting over .300 against) belted the first pitch he saw for his first career grand slam. It was his 6th RBI of the night and an incredible punctuation that I got to enjoy twice. Once on the Uecker call and then again, a few seconds later on the ESPN telecast. I love it when the radio precedes the TV.
It's still just a W, but it's a great way to start a road trip. The sobering thought however is that Bush in 0-3 with an 8+ ERA in his last 5 starts. Still, feasting on weak pitching is just what this lineup needed and if Hardy comes out of his slump, which he showed signs of doing last night with a hit and a couple of well hit balls, perhaps this offense can carry the team for a bit.
June 14- CWS 5 MIL 4
34-29
Hoffman Comes Back to Earth
After battling back from a 2 run defecit, thanks to Corey Hart's first multi-home run game since last season, Trevor Hoffman gave up an RBI single to A.J. Pierzynski that broke a 4 run tie and sent the Crew to their 6th loss in 7th games. Starter Braden Looper worked 6 innings, giving up 4, but I'm really hoping that someone in the rotation can step up and get a 8 inning start here soon.
June 13- CWS 7 MIL 1
34-28
Parra Signs His Ticket to Nashville
It started all right. A sold out crowd at Miller, a national (although not really since the Yanks and Mets were on here, so I don't think it should be called a national audience) audience and Parra sets down the Sox 1-2-3 in the first. Then, before getting pulled in the 2nd, Parra gave up 6 runs and Jose Contreras, looking good after taking time to properly rehab injury. In fact, Corey Hart was the only Brewer who managed to hit Contreras in his 8 innings.
June 12- MIL 7 CWS 2
34-27
Suppan Showing Gritty Vet Leadership
As one of the biggest Suppan Critics, I'm going to be the first to recognize when he comes up big, and at a time when the starting rotation is struggling, his performance in spots like this could be looked back on and seens as keeping the Brewer's heads above water as they cling to this division lead. Pitching well through 6 innings, Macha (who admitted after the game he sides with pitchers when making PH decisions) left Suppan into hit with 2 on, 2 out in the bottom of the inning. His RBI single was part of a 3 run Brewer rally and a great way to start the series.
Casey McGehee, batting leadoff was 2-4 with 2 RBI and Corey Hart was 2-4 with 2R and 3 RBI with a game saving catch in the 6th that probably kept 2 runs from scoring. The production from Hart is great to see, especially considering the slumps in the rest of the lineup like Cameron, Hardy and Hall. Is it time we can FINALLY say that 2006 season was a HUGE fluke. I know other's have been saying that for a while, and in all fairness, he was 2-4 with an RBI, but considering the contract he was given, this is probably the biggest disappointment on the team... until Suppan gets on my bad side again.
35-29 1 game up on STL
Hell of a Game for a National Audience
As one of two games being played in baseball Monday night, the Brewers were given the Monday night baseball slot as they opened up their road trip in Cleveland. By the time I tuned in, Dave Bush had already been chased after 3.1 innings, surrenduring 8 runs and 2 seperate leads, but the offense was hardly done in this game. In the 5th, Braun, who had already homered in the first, hit a 2 run triple and Fielder had a sac fly to whittle away at the 5 run lead that Cleveland starter Carl Pavano was given. Dude, when you can't make it work with Alyssa Milano, you deserve all the major league misfortune you have earned.
Things looked good in the 6th when a Craig Counsell sac fly pulled the Crew within 1 run, and I was feeling pretty good that the bats were going to take this one on their shoulders. Still trying to protect an overworked bullpen, Macha, understandably, left recent call up Chris Narveson in for the 6th, where he was unable to retire anyone and was charged with 3 of the 4 runs that Cleveland put on the board. Home runs in that inning by Travis Hafner and Mark DeRossa seemed to put the game out of reach, but in the 8th, the Crew took advantage of the Cleveland bully.
The bullpen trio of Luis Vizcaino, Matt Herges and Rafael Perez could not retire anyone. After the bases were loaded on walks, Braun delivered his 5 RBI of the night with an infield single then Fielder, against incoming pitcher and lefty Perez (who lefty's were batting over .300 against) belted the first pitch he saw for his first career grand slam. It was his 6th RBI of the night and an incredible punctuation that I got to enjoy twice. Once on the Uecker call and then again, a few seconds later on the ESPN telecast. I love it when the radio precedes the TV.
It's still just a W, but it's a great way to start a road trip. The sobering thought however is that Bush in 0-3 with an 8+ ERA in his last 5 starts. Still, feasting on weak pitching is just what this lineup needed and if Hardy comes out of his slump, which he showed signs of doing last night with a hit and a couple of well hit balls, perhaps this offense can carry the team for a bit.
June 14- CWS 5 MIL 4
34-29
Hoffman Comes Back to Earth
After battling back from a 2 run defecit, thanks to Corey Hart's first multi-home run game since last season, Trevor Hoffman gave up an RBI single to A.J. Pierzynski that broke a 4 run tie and sent the Crew to their 6th loss in 7th games. Starter Braden Looper worked 6 innings, giving up 4, but I'm really hoping that someone in the rotation can step up and get a 8 inning start here soon.
June 13- CWS 7 MIL 1
34-28
Parra Signs His Ticket to Nashville
It started all right. A sold out crowd at Miller, a national (although not really since the Yanks and Mets were on here, so I don't think it should be called a national audience) audience and Parra sets down the Sox 1-2-3 in the first. Then, before getting pulled in the 2nd, Parra gave up 6 runs and Jose Contreras, looking good after taking time to properly rehab injury. In fact, Corey Hart was the only Brewer who managed to hit Contreras in his 8 innings.
June 12- MIL 7 CWS 2
34-27
Suppan Showing Gritty Vet Leadership
As one of the biggest Suppan Critics, I'm going to be the first to recognize when he comes up big, and at a time when the starting rotation is struggling, his performance in spots like this could be looked back on and seens as keeping the Brewer's heads above water as they cling to this division lead. Pitching well through 6 innings, Macha (who admitted after the game he sides with pitchers when making PH decisions) left Suppan into hit with 2 on, 2 out in the bottom of the inning. His RBI single was part of a 3 run Brewer rally and a great way to start the series.
Casey McGehee, batting leadoff was 2-4 with 2 RBI and Corey Hart was 2-4 with 2R and 3 RBI with a game saving catch in the 6th that probably kept 2 runs from scoring. The production from Hart is great to see, especially considering the slumps in the rest of the lineup like Cameron, Hardy and Hall. Is it time we can FINALLY say that 2006 season was a HUGE fluke. I know other's have been saying that for a while, and in all fairness, he was 2-4 with an RBI, but considering the contract he was given, this is probably the biggest disappointment on the team... until Suppan gets on my bad side again.
5.06.2009
May 5- MIL 8 PIT 5
Rec.: 15-12, 2.0 GB STL
J.J.'s Night Runs the Streak to 17
17 games, that's how many the Crew has won in a row from the Pirates. I hate to sound unapreciative of the win, but I feel for the Pirates. The organization has now gone 16 seasons without a winning record and has lost more consecutive games to one opponent than any team since 1970. When you are a fan of a team like the Brewers, you know how those 9,000 fans at PNC Park must have felt, suffering in the rain while their pitching staff walked 10 Brewers. Every year starts with a team full of young prospects with promise and every year ends with the club saying, "Next Year". It would kill me to see a team with talent, like the Crew of Dave Nilsson, Jose Valentin, Jeff D'Amico and Greg Vaughn fail to get over .500. Then it was Scott Podsednik, Richie Sexson, Geoff Jenkins and Scott Karl that would dash my hopes. It just made me realize, every team has talent, and every fan buys into that talent. I'm not saying the players I mentioned weren't good players, but let's face it, Freddy Sanchez, Andy LaRoche and Zach Duke aren't getting it done an Pittsburgh. I guess it takes talent like that, mixed with someone as amazingly valuable as Ryan Braun or Prince Fielder sitting in the middle of the lineup, to REALLY make a difference. Makes a fan savor what he has I guess and wonder how a fan of the Yankees or Red Sox must feel.
Being a night I worked at the station running "Sloperator" with a 5pm Mountain start, and a night when I wanted to get out for a jog, I didn't hear much of this game. Turned it on around the 6th, when the Brewers took a lead with the help of a J.J. 2 run single, his 3rd and 4th RBI of the night. He was 3-3 with runners in scoring position Tuesday night and reached base 5 times. Of course that helped raise his average from .167 to .195. Mendoza Line... LOOKOUT!
Jeff Suppan evened his record to 2-2 with 5⅔ innings and Carlos Villanueva worked a perfect 9th for his 3rd save. Good to see Macha is being cautious with Hoffman. Yost would always SAY he was not going to overwork his closer but seemed to always be in that situation, especially with Cordero, where he had no choice. Maybe the bullpen is deeper than I thought and this may be the best way for Villy to train as the closer of the future.
Rec.: 15-12, 2.0 GB STL
J.J.'s Night Runs the Streak to 17
17 games, that's how many the Crew has won in a row from the Pirates. I hate to sound unapreciative of the win, but I feel for the Pirates. The organization has now gone 16 seasons without a winning record and has lost more consecutive games to one opponent than any team since 1970. When you are a fan of a team like the Brewers, you know how those 9,000 fans at PNC Park must have felt, suffering in the rain while their pitching staff walked 10 Brewers. Every year starts with a team full of young prospects with promise and every year ends with the club saying, "Next Year". It would kill me to see a team with talent, like the Crew of Dave Nilsson, Jose Valentin, Jeff D'Amico and Greg Vaughn fail to get over .500. Then it was Scott Podsednik, Richie Sexson, Geoff Jenkins and Scott Karl that would dash my hopes. It just made me realize, every team has talent, and every fan buys into that talent. I'm not saying the players I mentioned weren't good players, but let's face it, Freddy Sanchez, Andy LaRoche and Zach Duke aren't getting it done an Pittsburgh. I guess it takes talent like that, mixed with someone as amazingly valuable as Ryan Braun or Prince Fielder sitting in the middle of the lineup, to REALLY make a difference. Makes a fan savor what he has I guess and wonder how a fan of the Yankees or Red Sox must feel.
Being a night I worked at the station running "Sloperator" with a 5pm Mountain start, and a night when I wanted to get out for a jog, I didn't hear much of this game. Turned it on around the 6th, when the Brewers took a lead with the help of a J.J. 2 run single, his 3rd and 4th RBI of the night. He was 3-3 with runners in scoring position Tuesday night and reached base 5 times. Of course that helped raise his average from .167 to .195. Mendoza Line... LOOKOUT!
Jeff Suppan evened his record to 2-2 with 5⅔ innings and Carlos Villanueva worked a perfect 9th for his 3rd save. Good to see Macha is being cautious with Hoffman. Yost would always SAY he was not going to overwork his closer but seemed to always be in that situation, especially with Cordero, where he had no choice. Maybe the bullpen is deeper than I thought and this may be the best way for Villy to train as the closer of the future.
5.05.2009
May 3- MIL 4 AZ 3 Rec.: 13-12
Duffy Delivers
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.
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.
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