Box Score
Tonight's game was what I like to call a "gravy game." After clinching the series win over the Cardinals and winning 13 of 14, I was unable to conjure any feelings of anxiety during tonight's game. Yes, it would have been nice to drive a dagger through the heart of the Cardinals. Yes, having six game lead is better than having a four game lead. But all things considered, the Brewers left St. Louis with a larger lead than when they entered. The series was a resounding success, and the only drawback is that there was not a cherry on top of the sundae.
As for the game itself, Gallardo was not sharp, the defense was poor (Felipe Lopez, I'm looking at you), and the offense hit into four double plays. Even worse, the Brewers looked like they were going to cruise to an easy victory after scoring two quick runs in the first, but unfortunately this just wasn't their night. Oh well, it happens. Despite the loss, the Brewers are still 21-10 in St. Louis since the beginning of the 2008 season. How cool is that?
Looking ahead, the Brewers return home to play three games against the free-falling Pirates (3-33 at Miller Park since 2008) and the generally crappy Los Angeles Dodgers. While the Brewers cannot stay this hot forever, anything less than a 4-3 home-stand would be tremendously disappointing. I'm expecting 5-2, but that may change if another pitcher gets hurt trying to repair their glove with a scissors.
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