I was unable to watch/listen to the game in its entirety last night, but was able to escape to the bar just in time for Ryan Brauns heroics. You see, I was attending a wedding of a good friend down in Stevens Point at the old Holidome (Holiday, which is now a Ramada). More on that later...
The Milwaukee Brewers were able to come from behind, yet again, last night in a 6-4 battle. The Crew is now in first place, tied with their arch nemesis, the Chicago Cubs. Dave Bush (no decision) didn't necessarily bring his "A" game to the park, but did get some much needed help from the rejuvinated bullpen. He gave up 9 hits, 4 earned runs, and struck out 5 batters. What hurt the most was the 4 free passes he handed out to the Astros that pumped the bases. He exited the game after only pitching 5 innings. Ladies and Gentlemen, Bush will probably step down to the bullpen. McClung looks to be the fifth starter in the rotation....for now.
Mota took over for Bush and did his part to F' things up in a timely manner. In only 1.2 innings pitched, he managed to give up 4 hits and strike outs. Despite a decent 6th inning, quickly wore out his welcome.
The continuing feel-good story of the second half was Eric Gagne. He pitched a successful inning of play earning the win (4-2). Since the All Star break Gagne has done an about-face and is starting to throw like he's not from Canada. He will prove to be the key ingredient in the 1-2-3 set up position along with Riske and Torres. Who knows, we may have another closer come next week (Sherrill?). Salomon Torres continued his climb towards the NL's top save leaders with his 20th last night. He is now in 9th place and only 1 more save back from Fransisco Cordero (bust). The top save leader is Brian Wilson with 27, however that surely won't last with the way the Brewers are playing recently.
-Ray Durham went 2 for 3 last night with a doubler.
-Braun blasted his 27th home run on the year. He is now in third place behind the leader Ryan Howard (30) and Adam Dunn (29). The Hebrew Hammer is now hitting .300 as of this morning.
-JJ Hardy took the day off, he's batting .299 as of this morning.
Impressive.
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