Milwaukee closed out a forgettable 3-game series against the New York Yankees Thursday afternoon with a 5-0 loss at Yankee Stadium. The Brewers were outscored by the Bronx Bombers in the 3-game series 22-4.
Former Brewer CC Sabathia tied a career high with 13-strikeouts as he notched his 11th win of the season. Milwaukee 2B Rickie Weeks on his ex-teammates days…
AUDIO: Rickie Weeks on CC Sabathia’s performance :09
Ryan Braun extended his career long hitting-streak to 20 games with a 3-for-3 day at the plate. Braun is the 5th Brewers to reach that mark.
With the loss the Brewers fall to 5-7 against the American League this season. They also fall back into a tie with St. Louis on top of the NL Central. The Cardinals completed a sweep of Baltimore with a 9-6 win Thursday night.
Milwaukee will wrap-up interleague play this weekend in Minnesota. Yovani Gallardo takes on Francisco Liriano in game 1 of the 3-game set. 7:10 is tonight’s first pitch. Milwaukee swept the Twins at Miller Park last weekend.
