Rockies crush Brewers

Rockies 12, Brewers 3
W: Jimenez (5-8) L: Gallardo (10-6)

Yovani Gallardo did the complete opposite of what the Brewers needed in the first game of an 11-day road trip, last only four innings.

Gallardo gave up six earned runs on eleven hits raising his ERA to 4.08. Since he only lasted four innings, Milwaukee had to use four relievers in a losing effort. Marco Estrada gave up one earned run in two innings pitched, Zack Braddock gave up four earned runs without recording an out, Kameron Loe pitched a run-free inning, and Hawkins finished the game allowing an unearned run. This is not what the Brewers had in mind coming off the All-Star break, especially when there is currently a tight race in the division.

Everything Brewer fans hoped would change did not and manager Ron Roenicke still sees a lot of inconsistency.

Ryan Braun blasted a first inning double to extend his career-best hit streak to 23 games as his sights are set on the franchise record of 39. Prince Fielder followed it up with a double of his own to score Braun and give Gallardo some early run support. In the second inning, Yovani helped his own cause by hitting a double to score Yuniesky Betancort which gave the Brewers a 2-1 lead. Unfortunately, the game spun out of control and went downhill fast. The runs came in bunches and there was nothing Milwaukee to do but watch helplessly.

Corey Hart homered to right field in the ninth inning for his eleventh of the year.

This is a crucial stretch of games for Milwaukee and it is vital for them to come out of this road trip ahead. There is no room for error, so if this is the type of game to get the ugly out of the way then so be it. I'll sacrifice one loss for the greater good of the season. Be sure to tune in tomorrow night as Chris Narveson and the Brewers get revenge on the Rockies.