Brewers sweep Twins

Brewers 6, Twins 2
W: Narveson (5-5) L: Pavano (5-6)

Milwaukee beat the Minnesota Twins for their first interleague sweep of the season. It was a crucial win considering who they have to play next.

The Brewers improved their Major League-best 29-11 home record and bolstered their lead in the NL Central to three games. This is the first time since July 2007 that the Brewers are ahead by three games in first place.

Jonathan Lucroy started the fifth inning out with a triple, the first of his career. With two outs, Nyjer Morgan hit a single to right field to score Lucroy. After an error on the pickoff attempt, Morgan made his way to second. Ryan Braun then extended his career hit streak to 17 games after sending a two-run home run to center field that put the Brewers up for good.

With two outs in the sixth inning, Yuniesky Betancourt singled to center field. Lucroy hit a hard double to center which scored Betancourt easily. Brewers starting pitcher Chris Narveson helped his own cause with a double down the third base line to score Lucroy.

Prince Fielder recorded his league leading 68th RBI of the season when he singled in Braun.

Narveson pitched outstanding as he gave up two earned runs on five hits in 6 2/3 innings. His seven strike outs is evidence of how well he controlled the game. The sold out Milwaukee crowd gave Narveson a loud, standing ovation as he walked to the dugout after a pitching change. Just more evidence of the electricity in this town right now. Everyone can feel the buzz, but at the same time, everyone knows that it is to early to get too excited. Nonetheless, Milwaukee has a very passionate fan base and they are not afraid to show their team how charged up they are. 

The Brewers travel to New York to take on the Yankees Tuesday night in a battle of first place teams. Zack Grienke will start for Milwaukee as they will face their biggest test of the season.