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Geoff Jenkins to retire as a Brewer

July 5, 2010 By

Former Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Geoff Jenkins will formally announce his retirement from baseball in a press conference this Friday (July 9) at Miller Park.  Jenkins will later throw out the first pitch prior to that night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Jenkins was drafted by the Brewers, made his Major League debut in Milwaukee and established many team marks on the field. 

Jenkins played 11 Major League seasons, 10 of which came as a member of the Brewers.  He debuted with the Brewers on April 28, 1998 and was named a National League All-Star in 2003. 

Jenkins ranks among the Brewers all-time leaders in nearly every offensive statistical category, including home runs (2nd-212), slugging percentage (2nd-.496), RBI (4th-2188), extra base hits (4th-521), doubles (4th,287), at bats (5th-4407), runs (5th-661), hits (5th-1221), games (6th-1234), on base percentage (6th-.347), batting average (T7th-.277) and triples (8th-22).

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Study suggests ban could be good for business

July 5, 2010 By

Supporters of the statewide smoking ban say bars and restaurants shouldn’t worry about customers disappearing.

With workplaces across the state going smoke free, some bar and tavern owners have expressed concerns that they’ll be losing business. However, Allison Miller with the American Cancer Society says a recent study suggests they may not have much to worry about. [Read more...]

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Claim that smaller bars will be hurt by smoking ban

July 5, 2010 By

As of 12:01 this morning smoking is prohibited in Wisconsin work places including offices, indoor worksites, taxis, restaurants, bars, or taverns.  Governor Jim Doyle signed the ban into law back in May of 2009, since then businesses having been preparing including members of the Jackson County Tavern League.

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Brewers Get Three All-Stars

July 5, 2010 By

The Milwaukee Brewers will send three players to the All-Star Game in

Yovani Gallardo (UPI/Bill Greenblatt)

Yovani Gallardo (UPI/Bill Greenblatt)

Anaheim on July 13th.  Ryan Braun was elected to start in the outfielder while Corey Hart and Yovani Gallardo were named as reserves.

Braun led all NL outfielders in voting with nearly 3 million votes.  He will be the first player in Brewers history to start three straight All-Star Games.  Robin Yount and Paul Molitor each started two start games, but never three.

For Hart, it’s his 2nd All-Star nod.  He was selected via player ballot.  With 19 home runs Hart will also compete in the Home Run Derby the night before the game.

It’s Gallardo’s first All-Star selection. The Brewers pitcher’s status for the game is unknown after leaving Sunday’s loss to St. Louis with a strained left oblique muscle.

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Brewers Lose Game, Gallardo

July 5, 2010 By

The St. Louis Cardinals earned a series split with the Brewers on Sunday with a 7-1 win over Milwaukee.  

The third inning was a nightmare for the Crew as St. Louis scored five unearned runs off of starter Yovani Gallardo. The floodgates opened after a pair of errors by Alcedes Escobar.  Late in the frame, Gallardo left with a strained left oblique muscle.  He’ll be evaluated today by team doctors and may miss his next start.  Corey Hart hit his 19th homer for Milwaukee’s only run. Gallardo drops to 8-4 with the loss.  Adam Wainwright improved to 12-5 with the win.

The Giants come to town to open up a three game series this afternoon.  Dave Bush will start against Johathan Sanchez.  They will throw the first pitch at 3:10pm at Miller Park.

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