Consistency Needed

The Brewers have yet to put on a significant win streak, however they were able to put a worthy losing streak. Well, with last nights loss the Brewers are facing the idea of losing 3 straight tonight with Seth McClung getting the nod. This will be his first start and Villenueva waiting patiently in the pen in case things go south.

Last night was a close game for the first 5 innings (season trend). Until a pesky little walk turned in to a dreadful inning that saw JJ Hardy bloop a routine play. The Nats went up 5-1 and never looked back. Weeks stayed "hot" with a nice double but that was his only hit of the game. Supan was on the wrong end of the stick thanks impart to the lack of clutch hitting and run support. He only had 1 earned run and gave up only 3 hits. So now Sup is 2-4 on the season, which is really too bad because he has only had two bad outings all season (one was horrific). He just does not get support when he needs it, which is too bad as 3 pitcher. The thing that grinds my gears is that lowly Nats scored 5 runs on 3 hits. Had it not been for JJ's uncommon error (possible double play), the Crew could've been tied going deep in to the game. Then again, that's the "what if" game.

On a bright note, both Shouse and newly arrived minor leaguer Tim Dillard both pitched superbly not allowing a run. Tim looked pretty decent out there, considering he has been a starting pitcher.

So with Seth pitching tonight, the Brewers could very well be splitting the series (fingers crossed) rather than winning it. If that makes sense. I was really hoping that they could win back to back series' on the road. A loss tonight and you can only spit.

The Nats are a fun team to watch with a bunch of players who would play a background role with a good team, are in the lead role with a bad team. Meaning this, Lastings Millidge and Ryan Zimmerman would blend in with a top team in either leagues. With the Nats, they are the leaders and they are both showing they could have a team built around them. Through in the veteran Demitri Young at Firstbase and you have a pretty solid lineup.

-Melvin finally admitted today that he is interested in acquiring Julian Tavarez, who was let go by Boston. Another reliever who has been ostracized by the Sox coming to the Crew? Well, at least with Tavarez, he has the possibility of either being a reliever or an emergency starter. Couold be a decent pick.

-Gagne on 15 day DL. No one really knows how long he will be out. Take your time. He could come back a little more relaxed and still pitch in the low-mid 90's. I hope he recovers...x that....deals with this pretty painful ailment in his shoulder.

-Minor League pitcher traded for 10 Maple bats. Pretty funny.