Box Score
One of the best parts of the baseball season is watching the Brewers play after they've had a nice stretch of success. I was very relaxed during tonight's game because after winning four of five (and stealing one last night) I knew I could let my guard down. This is a good thing, because this was a frustrating game.
Grienke had an excellent outing despite surrendering two solo home runs in the 4th, but his outing was spoiled because the Brew Crew was unable to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. Nyjer Morgan flied out to end the inning with the bases loaded in the 5th and Braun grounded into a rally-killing double play in the 8th, which essentially sealed the defeat. Morgan and Braun are two players you want up in those situations, but tonight was just not their night. Oh well, it happens.
Looking ahead, the Brewers have a tough series ahead of them in San Francisco. Meanwhile the Cardinals and Pirates will square off, so you have to believe the Brewers will be in good shape regardless of what happens in San Francisco. With that said, anything outside of getting swept would make me one happy camper.
And looking back for some perspective, the Brewers were 46-53 at this point last season and hopelessly out of any sort of contention.
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