Box Score
For the longest time it seemed like every break went against Zack Greinke. That did not happen tonight.
The Cardinals had the bases loaded with one out in the top of the 6th, but the Brewers were able to escape when Skip Schumaker grounded into a double play. The first base umpire deserves an assist for the DP because replays showed that Schumaker was clearly safe. While I prefer the Brewers to win with as few breaks as possible, I also know that the Brewers will be victimized by a bad call before the season ends. Furthermore, the Cardinals would have still been down two if Schumaker was called safe.
Bad call aside, the game was won when the Brewers broke through for five runs in the bottom of the 5th. The rally consisted primarily of well-placed hits and bad defense, and quite frankly it looked like the Brewers defense was in the field for that inning. Not that I'm complaining.
With a win tonight the Brewers are in prime position to start separating themselves from the rest of the division. No matter what happens the Crew will lead the division at the end of the series, but I'm out for blood. With a sweep the Brewers would open up a 5.5 game lead and be in position to run away with the division. Before I get too far ahead of myself I am going to sit back and enjoy the win streak.
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