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Brewers salvage series finale

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The Milwaukee Brewers played without Ryan Braun, Jonathan Lucroy and Aramis Ramirez, getting the day off after a 16-inning marathon the night before.  But the Brewers still found plenty of offense to salvage the final game of the series, pulling out a 9-2 win over the Washington Nationals.

Scooter Gennett drove in five runs with a second inning grand slam and a run scoring single and Khris Davis drove in three more runs with a homer and a two-run single to lead the Brewers.

But even more important, Marco Estrada, who has struggled on the mound for more than a month, came through with his strongest outing in some time.

Estrada (7-4) didn’t allow a home run for just the second time this season.  He’s already surrendered a major-league-high 24.

AUDIO: Ron Roenicke says Estrada needed to pitch well :20

Washington scored first in the second inning and jumped in front 1-0 on a Nate McLouth groundout.  But the Brewers loaded the bases in the bottom half and Scooter Gennett clubbed a grand slam home run off of Washington starter Stephen Strasburg.  [Read more…]

Brewers send Fiers to Nashville

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The Milwaukee Brewers needed to add a fresh arm in their bullpen.  Mike Fiers worked four innings in Tuesday’s 16-inning marathon loss to Washington.  Yesterday, the Brewers optioned Fiers to AAA Nashville.

The Brewers called up Alfredo Figaro to replace Fiers, who ended up pitching two scoreless innings of relief in last night’s 9-2 victory over the Nationals.

Fiers was originally recalled June 8 when Tyler Thornburg went on the 15-day disabled list.  He leaves Milwaukee with an 0-1 record and a 2.57 ERA.  He’s expected to rejoin Nashville’s starting rotation and make a start next Monday.

 

Brewers trade Axford to Cardinals

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The Milwaukee Brewers have sent reliever John Axford to the St. Louis Cardinals for a

John Axford

John Axford

player to be named.

The 30-year old Axford is 6-7 with a 4.45 ERA in 62 relief appearances this season.  Axford didn’t record a save this season, but he ranks second on the all-time franchise list in that category (106), trailing only Dan Plesac (133).

Axford went 21-19 with a 3.35 ERA and 106 saves in 268 relief appearances with theBrewers from 2009-13.  His 46 saves in 2011 set a franchise record.

The Brewers also recalled right-handed pitcher Alfredo Figaro from Triple-A Nashville.  Figaro is 2-3 with a 4.25 ERA in 26 games (5 starts) with the Brewers this season.

Brewers head to red hot Pittsburgh

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In past years when the Milwaukee Brewers were going through struggles, the Pittsburgh Pirates were usually just what the doctor ordered.  That may not be the case this time around.

Milwaukee opens a 3-game weekend series with the Pirates tonight at PNC Park.  Pittsburgh has rattled off 6-straight victories and sits at 48-30 on the season.  They are tied with St. Louis for first in the NL Central and for the best record in baseball.  Milwaukee’s loss to Chicago Thursday sent them back to the cellar in the NL Central with a 32-45 mark.

Johnny Hellweg will make is Major League debut tonight for the Brewers.  He replaced Alfredo Figaro in the rotation when Figaro was placed on the DL with an oblique strain.  Hellweg was part of the Zack Greinke deal with the Angels at last year’s trade deadline.  So far in 2013, Hellweg was 7-4 with a 2.82 ERA at Triple-A Nashville.

Friday’s first pitch is 6:05.

Milwaukee’s injury forecast is not clearing up

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Many things can be brought up when it comes to figuring out what has gone wrong so far in 2013 for the Milwaukee Brewers.  Though injuries can sometimes be an excuse, the fact of the matter is Milwaukee has been hurt in that department.

Tuesday, the Brewers had to put another player on the 15-DL as starting pitcher Alfredo Figora has an oblique injury.  Starter Johnny Hellweg was called up from Triple-A Nashville to give Milwaukee another starting arm.  Manager Ron Roenicke talks about the injury…

AUDIO: Ron Roenicke on Figaro to the DL :14 [Read more…]

Brewers lose to Braves Sunday, Gomez injured (Audio)

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A rough first inning Sunday prevented the Brewers from notching their first series sweep since mid-April.  They fell to the Braves 7-4 at Miller Park.

Milwaukee starter Alfredo Figaro served up a grand slam to Atlanta’s Brian McCann in the opening inning digging Milwaukee an early hole.  Figaro lasted just 3 1/3 innings on the afternoon allowing 6-runs on 8-hits as he fell to 1-2 on the season.  Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke cited location as Figaro’s biggest downfall…

AUDIO: Ron Roenicke on what Figaro did wrong :12

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Brewers blown out in Houston

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The Milwaukee Brewers began the final leg of their nine game road trip on the losing end of a 10-1 blowout in Houston Tuesday night.  The Brewers split their first six in the trip that put them in Miami and Cincinnati.

Alfredo Figaro struggled in the start of Milwaukee.  He lasted just 4 1/3 innings while allowing 5-runs, 4-earned, on 5-hits.  It was the 3rd start of the year of Figaro who took the spot of Marco Estrada in the rotation when he went on the 15-DL with a hamstring injury.  Jordan Lyle notched the victory for Houston giving up the 1-run on 7-hits in 7-innings of work.

Jaun Francisco had his best game as a Brewers going 3 for 4 at the plate.  Before Tuesday, Francisco had just 3-hits since coming to Milwaukee in a trade with the Atlanta Braves.  Francisco scored the lone run of the game on an RBI infield-single by Scooter Gennett.  Carlos Gomez also added 2-hits and a spectacular catch in center field.

Kyle Lohse will get the ball Wednesday night in game 2 of the 3 game series with Houston.  Erik Bedard will go for the Astros.  First pitch from Minute Maid Park is 7:10.

Brewers open a 3-game series in Houston

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After an off day Monday, the Brewers return to action Tuesday night against former NL Central rival Houston.  The Astros made the move to the American League before the start of this season.

Entering play Tuesday, Milwaukee (28-40) is tied with Chicago (28-40) for last place in the National League Central.  St. Louis (45-25) has the best record in the Majors and leads the Brewers by 16-games.  Cincinnati (43-28) is 2.5 games back of the Cardinals while Pittsburgh (41-29) is 4-back.  The Reds and Pirates currently hold the National League Wild Card spots.  The Brewers are 12-back of the Pirates for the final one.

Pitching Probables for the series:

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Brewers get the sticks going in 10-1 victory

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Carlos Gomez had four hits, including two triples, and Jonathan Lucroy drove in four runs as the Milwaukee Brewers rolled to a 10-1 win over the Miami Marlins.

Gomez also drove in three runs and scored three times as the Brewers have won 5 of the last 6 games.

AUDIO: Mgr. Ron Roenicke on Carlos Gomez :18

Alfredo Figaro (1-0) pitched seven scoreless innings to pick up his first victory since September of 2009 against the White Sox.  He retired 16 straight hitters at one point.

The 10-1 victory was the largest margin of victory for the Brewers this season.

The Brewers get the day off today and will head for Cincinnati to take on the Reds this weekend.