Diamondbacks 4, Brewers 0
W: Kennedy (11-3) L: Greinke (7-4)
Arizona's starting pitcher Ian Kennedy threw one heck of a game at the Brewers. He had every pitch working, with his fastball in the low 90's and the rest of his repertoire moving all over the plate. The Brewer batters were stumped and when they finally got something going they could not get anyone home.
Zack Grienke pitched another good game as he allowed two earned runs on five hits in seven innings and got his strikeout quota with seven. Both runs came on solo homers in the fourth inning courtesy of Justin Upton and Miguel Montero. The Brewers did not lose because a lack of pitching and Zack did everything he could to give Milwaukee a chance to win. Fans expect Grienke to throw lights out every game and not give up a run. When a starting pitcher goes seven innings and only gives up two earned runs, it is pretty much the same thing as giving up nothing.
Milwaukee's offense needed to bail their starter out and they failed to do so. Prince Fielder continues his slump with another 0 for 4 night with three strikeouts. He has now gone 1 for 19 in the series and is a major reason why the Brewers have not scored many runs. Yuniesky Betancourt was the only player to record two hits out of the total six Milwaukee had on the night.
LaTroy Hawkins gave up two earned runs of his own in the eighth inning to raise his season ERA to 2.22.
The Brewers are now at a stand still with the Pirates for first place in the division. Pittsburgh will play St. Louis over the weekend which means Milwaukee must break out the bats in San Francisco. With the Pirates and Cardinals playing each other it is a perfect opportunity for the Brewers to gain ground in the NL Central. Shaun Marcum will take on Matt Cain Friday night in an assumed pitcher's duel that should be thrilling.
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