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Thornburg sent back to minors

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The Milwaukee Brewers sent rookie pitcher Tyler Thornburg back to Triple-A Nashville following the 11-10 loss to the Nationals yesterday.

Thornburg made appearances out of the bullpen last Wednesday and Thursday but was removed from that second outing because of a tired arm. 

Thornburg made two starts for the Brewers and has a 0-0 record with a 5.79 ERA. 

AUDIO: Ron Roenicke said Thornburg won’t be in the minors long :18

Kottaras deal finalized

The Brewers announced Sunday that they’ve traded catcher George Kottaras to the Oakland A’s for right-handed reliever Fautino De Los Santos.  De Los Santos will be optioned to Class AAA Nashville.

De Los Santos has spent most of the season at Class AAA Sacramento, posting a 1-3 record with a 7.25 ERA in 28 relief appearances.

Kottaras leads Brewers past Dodgers

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The Los Angeles Dodgers came to Miller Park on Tuesday night with a 9-1 record, riding a 6-game win streak.  The Milwaukee Brewers busted up that momentum with a 5-4, come-from-behind win over the Dodgers.

Pinch-hitter George Kottaras’ two-run double with one out in the bottom of the 9th inning to bring the Brewers 4-game losing streak to a halt.

Corey Hart singled to lead off the ninth off of Dodgers closer Javy Guerra.  Pinch-runner Carlos Gomez then stole second and Mat Gamel walked.  After striking out Jonathan Lucroy, Kottaras delivered the game winning hit. [Read more…]

Gallardo rebounds to lead the Brewers past Chicago

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Yovani Gallardo was plagued by control issues in his opening day start against

Yovani Gallardo

St. Louis last week.  Yesterday in Chicago, Gallardo got his command back and pitched the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

AUDIO: Yovani Gallardo says he had much better command on Wednesday :13

Gallardo allowed 5-hits in 7 innings of work, out-dueling Chicago’s Ryan Dempster in the win.  Gallardo’s record is now even at 1-1.

Reserve catcher George Kottaras followed Mat Gamel’s 7th inning double with a 2-run home run to give Gallardo all of the offense he would need.

Francisco Rodriguez struck out the side in the 8th and John Axford did the same in the 9th, earning his second save in the last three days. 

Zach Greinke pitches today as the Brewers shoot for the 4-game sweep over the Cubs at Wrigley Field (1:20 1st pitch / 12:45 pre-game)