Yankees 5, Brewers 0
W: Sabathia (11-4) L: Wolf (6-5)
The series in New York sums up the Brewers season on the road pretty well. Nothing seems to be going right and the losing continues.
With the 81st game of the season played today, it tells us two things. The season is half way done and the Brewers have some work to do. The good news is if the season did end today, the Brewers would have won the National League Central for the first time since 1982 and would be in the playoffs. I realize the Cardinals still have to play their game tonight but I am confident that Milwaukee would own the tiebreaker. However, if the Brewers do not shape up, first place will become a distant memory.
C.C. Sabathia pitched an outstanding game as he surrendered six hits over 7.2 innings. He threw all of his pitches efficiently, particularly his power slider which was excellent. His 13 strikeouts explains the Brewer's struggles at the plate.
Randy Wolf was not nearly as good, as he gave up four earned runs on seven hits in seven innings pitched. After Brett Gardner and Nick Swisher got on base, Wolf gave up a double to Robinson Cano, which gave the Yankees a two-run lead in the first inning. Any time you give Sabathia that kind of run support early on in a game, it is going to be a long day for the opposition. Mark Teixeira got his league leading 25th home run of the season on a solo shot to left field.
Ryan Braun continues his career-best hit streak, which is now at 20 games. His first-inning single made him the fifth player in franchise history to record a hitting streak of at least 20 games. Braun is now half way to Paul Molitor's franchise record of 39 games. Braun leads the majors in consecutive game hit streaks, ahead of Nick Markakis who is at 18 games and Prince Fielder who is at 11.
The Brewers look to continue their success against the Minnesota Twins as they visit Target Field this weekend.
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Brewers lose, road woes continue
Yankees 5, Brewers 2
W: Burnett (8-6) L: Marcum (7-3) SV: Rivera (21)
The Brewers got on the board first with a Ryan Braun single that drove in Nyjer Morgan. Unfortunately, that was it on another dismal night for Milwaukee.
Yesterday I wrote about how the Brewers out-hit teams but still ended up losing. Tonight was no different as the Brewers out-hit the Yankees for the second game in a row. Shaun Marcum did not pitch much better than Grienke did last night, but at least he went half the game.
Marcum pitched five innings and gave up four earned runs on five hits. Robinson Cano led off the bottom of the fourth with a triple. Nick Swisher didn't waste much time as he singled to right field, scoring Cano with ease. Posada singled the next at-bat and that is when the game turned bad for Milwaukee. Marcum's biggest mistake of the night was the three-run homer given up to Russell Martin. It blew the game wide open and the Brewers could never recover.
It wouldn't be as upsetting if the Brewers played their hearts out. It seems that playing teams like New York and Boston is intimidating for the Milwaukee players. I do not understand why, considering they have just as much talent as any of those teams. If this is their way of getting the big spotlight jitters taken care of, then by all means please do. At least it happens now and not in October.
The Yankees played outstanding defense, some of the best in-field defense I have seen all season. A.J. Burnett did not pitch that great as he surrendered seven hits, but only gave up two runs. Fortunately for him, with talent the Yankees have on their roster, he does not need his "stuff" night in and night out. The Brewers did not help their cause as they hit into three double plays.
Tomorrow afternoon is another game and another chance to salvage this already disheartening road trip. Unfortunately, to do that the Brewers must beat the legend himself, C.C. Sabathia. The last time he was this close to a Brewer's uniform, the entire city of Milwaukee was riding his back to the promise land. Now we just have to hope he is half the man he used to be.
W: Burnett (8-6) L: Marcum (7-3) SV: Rivera (21)
The Brewers got on the board first with a Ryan Braun single that drove in Nyjer Morgan. Unfortunately, that was it on another dismal night for Milwaukee.
Yesterday I wrote about how the Brewers out-hit teams but still ended up losing. Tonight was no different as the Brewers out-hit the Yankees for the second game in a row. Shaun Marcum did not pitch much better than Grienke did last night, but at least he went half the game.
Marcum pitched five innings and gave up four earned runs on five hits. Robinson Cano led off the bottom of the fourth with a triple. Nick Swisher didn't waste much time as he singled to right field, scoring Cano with ease. Posada singled the next at-bat and that is when the game turned bad for Milwaukee. Marcum's biggest mistake of the night was the three-run homer given up to Russell Martin. It blew the game wide open and the Brewers could never recover.
It wouldn't be as upsetting if the Brewers played their hearts out. It seems that playing teams like New York and Boston is intimidating for the Milwaukee players. I do not understand why, considering they have just as much talent as any of those teams. If this is their way of getting the big spotlight jitters taken care of, then by all means please do. At least it happens now and not in October.
The Yankees played outstanding defense, some of the best in-field defense I have seen all season. A.J. Burnett did not pitch that great as he surrendered seven hits, but only gave up two runs. Fortunately for him, with talent the Yankees have on their roster, he does not need his "stuff" night in and night out. The Brewers did not help their cause as they hit into three double plays.
Tomorrow afternoon is another game and another chance to salvage this already disheartening road trip. Unfortunately, to do that the Brewers must beat the legend himself, C.C. Sabathia. The last time he was this close to a Brewer's uniform, the entire city of Milwaukee was riding his back to the promise land. Now we just have to hope he is half the man he used to be.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Brewers get blasted by Yanks
Yankees 12, Brewers 2
W: Garcia (7-6) L: Grienke (7-3)
The Brewers worst lost of the season could not come at a worse time.
Matt Gamel recorded his first RBI in the majors this season with a single that drove in Prince Fielder. Yuniesky Betancourt got the Brewer's only other RBI of the game on a sacrifice double play that scored Corey Hart. This is as far as the highlights go for Milwaukee.
Zack Grienke pitched two innings of horrendous baseball in a tough loss. He gave up seven earned runs on five hits while walking three and striking out nobody. His ERA has jumped to 5.63, worst among team starting pitchers.
Marco Estrada was not much better when he came in to relieve Grienke. In three innings pitched, he gave up three earned runs on three hits while walking three. In fact all five pitchers in the game for the Brewers were bad. The only person to not give up an earned run was LaTroy Hawkins, whose current ERA is a remarkable 0.44.
In a game like this there is no doubt you blame it on the pitching, but let's be honest, the offense could not get a run in if their life depended on it.
Once again Milwaukee's offense out-hits their opponent but loses the game. The Brewers scored two runs on 11 hits while the Yankees scored 12 runs on 10 hits. The troubling part is this seems to happen against teams the Brewers could face in the playoffs or the World Series. I realize people are laughing at me for saying World Series, but is that not what we are in it for? Did the Brewers not get the pitching they did to make a playoff run? Zack Grienke, Prince Fielder, Shaun Marcum, and the rest of the Brewer's organization are in this for no less than a World Championship. If you want to be the best you must beat the best, and that has yet to be seen.
I know this is a weird time for me to rant about a loss considering it was the New York Yankees who beat the Brewers. I am also aware that the season is long from over, but it's a slippery slope. If changes are not made now then when will they? Milwaukee's road record is the worst in the National League and considering the Brewers are one of three first place teams, it is downright pitiful.
The good news is the Brewers are loaded with talent across the board. I still think when everything comes together, Milwaukee will have one of the best pitching rotations at the end of the year. I also think the offense will keep getting better. The Brewers will be a nightmare for teams to play against towards the end of September and hopefully into October.
W: Garcia (7-6) L: Grienke (7-3)
The Brewers worst lost of the season could not come at a worse time.
Matt Gamel recorded his first RBI in the majors this season with a single that drove in Prince Fielder. Yuniesky Betancourt got the Brewer's only other RBI of the game on a sacrifice double play that scored Corey Hart. This is as far as the highlights go for Milwaukee.
Zack Grienke pitched two innings of horrendous baseball in a tough loss. He gave up seven earned runs on five hits while walking three and striking out nobody. His ERA has jumped to 5.63, worst among team starting pitchers.
Marco Estrada was not much better when he came in to relieve Grienke. In three innings pitched, he gave up three earned runs on three hits while walking three. In fact all five pitchers in the game for the Brewers were bad. The only person to not give up an earned run was LaTroy Hawkins, whose current ERA is a remarkable 0.44.
In a game like this there is no doubt you blame it on the pitching, but let's be honest, the offense could not get a run in if their life depended on it.
Once again Milwaukee's offense out-hits their opponent but loses the game. The Brewers scored two runs on 11 hits while the Yankees scored 12 runs on 10 hits. The troubling part is this seems to happen against teams the Brewers could face in the playoffs or the World Series. I realize people are laughing at me for saying World Series, but is that not what we are in it for? Did the Brewers not get the pitching they did to make a playoff run? Zack Grienke, Prince Fielder, Shaun Marcum, and the rest of the Brewer's organization are in this for no less than a World Championship. If you want to be the best you must beat the best, and that has yet to be seen.
I know this is a weird time for me to rant about a loss considering it was the New York Yankees who beat the Brewers. I am also aware that the season is long from over, but it's a slippery slope. If changes are not made now then when will they? Milwaukee's road record is the worst in the National League and considering the Brewers are one of three first place teams, it is downright pitiful.
The good news is the Brewers are loaded with talent across the board. I still think when everything comes together, Milwaukee will have one of the best pitching rotations at the end of the year. I also think the offense will keep getting better. The Brewers will be a nightmare for teams to play against towards the end of September and hopefully into October.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Jungmann is 2011 Howser winner
Brewer's 2011 first round draft pick Taylor Jungmann is the 25th Dick Howser Award winner. The award is given to college baseball's Player of the Year.
Jungmann was picked by the Brewers with the 12th overall pick in the First-Year Player Draft. His 13-3 record and 1.60 ERA tops all starters.
The Howser Trophy is named after Dick Howser, a former Florida State All-American shortstop, Major League shortstop with three teams, and manager for two teams. As manager of the New York Yankees he led the team to the ALCS where they lost three straight games, getting fired shortly after that. He then went on to manage the Kansas City Royals where he had a lot of success. In 1985, Howser guided the Royals to their first and only World Series title, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. He died two years later of a brain tumor.
The Brewers are looking forward to hopefully signing a contract with the young pitcher in the upcoming weeks.
Jungmann was picked by the Brewers with the 12th overall pick in the First-Year Player Draft. His 13-3 record and 1.60 ERA tops all starters.
The Howser Trophy is named after Dick Howser, a former Florida State All-American shortstop, Major League shortstop with three teams, and manager for two teams. As manager of the New York Yankees he led the team to the ALCS where they lost three straight games, getting fired shortly after that. He then went on to manage the Kansas City Royals where he had a lot of success. In 1985, Howser guided the Royals to their first and only World Series title, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. He died two years later of a brain tumor.
The Brewers are looking forward to hopefully signing a contract with the young pitcher in the upcoming weeks.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Brewers even series against Red Sox
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.
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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