Brewers 4, Red Sox 2
W: Wolf (5-4) L: Lester (9-3) SV: Axford (19)
Randy Wolf was not completely dominate, but that is still better than most pitchers on a good day. He gave up two earned runs on nine hits, but how he pitched out of trouble against the Red Sox was outstanding.
One of the most underrated pitchers, mainly because his bad outings are horrendous, Wolf does not get nearly enough credit. His 3.15 ERA is second best on the team among starters and his 5-4 record can be justified by a huge lack of run support. In eleven games this season Wolf has given up two earned runs or less, while taking a no decision in four of those games. Don't get me wrong, I still believe he is the fourth best pitcher in the Brewers starting rotation, but he is pitching like an ace as of late.
Wolf was not the only star of the game. Rickie Weeks and Corey Hart led off the game with back-to-back home runs. Rickie Weeks caught a break when Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez dropped a foul ball along the first base line. Weeks then crushed the next pitch over the "green monster" in left field, becoming the first person since 1979 to lead off a game with a home run after his foul ball was dropped. The Brewers are the first team since the 2003 New York Yankees to have two lead off back-to-back home run games in a season.
Casey McGehee continues his hot streak with an RBI single after Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder both walked with two outs. George Kottaras homered for the second time in as many games since being called up from AAA Nashville.
John Axford recorded his 19th save of the season with ease. Yovani Gallardo takes the mound next to help the Brewers take the series.
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