Randy Wolf came in as a pinch hitter, Alcides Escobar used his skills in left field and George Kottaras tried out right field. That’s not even the strangest substitution in the Milwaukee Brewers lineup Tuesday night. With Carlos Gomez and Jim Edmonds sharing duties in centerfield and Corey Hart’s hot streak, Joe Inglett has waited patiently to see playing time in the … [Read more...] about Brewers Position Players Unafraid to Pitch
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Live From Milwaukee: Brewers/Reds Rubber Game
On the final day of a three-game series with the division’s now-tied-for first-place Reds, the Milwaukee Brewers host an afternoon rubber game. The game is not televised today; which means you can tune in on your radio or follow along on foxsportswisconsin.com. Tuesday night’s loss prevented the Crew from earning a broom trifecta—or third consecutive home sweep—after the … [Read more...] about Live From Milwaukee: Brewers/Reds Rubber Game
How Thin Can the Brewers Bench Get?
Does your bench not stretch? Can we use you if you catch? Is there anyone for innings when we need you for some winnings? Are we down to just the pitchers if we made some fielding switchers? Does your bench not stretch? Bases loaded and one down in the tenth. Joe Inglett (coming off his own ankle problem) and Craig Counsell have been used. Jody Gerut nursing a bruised heel … [Read more...] about How Thin Can the Brewers Bench Get?
Brewers Prove Small Ball Holds Key to Contention
By: Melissa S. Wollering Milwaukee Brewers Manager Ken Macha told reporters prior to the start of the season that they could expect to see more small ball, more manufactured runs. So throughout the Brewers’ first five losses this season, fans were a little baffled as they watched the Crew try to punch more out of the park to win games, largely without success. … [Read more...] about Brewers Prove Small Ball Holds Key to Contention