Records are great. They are used as motivating factors in accomplishing an ultimate goal. That goal for the Brewers it the post season and for some, reaching the World Series. Two franchise records were set last night in St. Louis:
1. Club record 20 game home run streak
2. Most importantly, 7 game win streak on the road
Impressive. Some clubs chuckle at this I am sure of it. Yes, the state of Wisconsin and Milwaukee have not had a very successful ball team (except of course in '82). Laugh now, cry later.
Ben Sheets earned the no decision last night, second time now in as many starts. In 7 complete innings Sheets K'd 4 and only gave up 4 hits (keep in mind CC gave up 3 on Wednesday). He pitched a damn good game but had little run support. Following similar patterns of the previous 3 games, the Brewers didn't ignite until later innings.
Salomon Torres earned his 19th save last night. This guy has been unbelievable, especially last night when he struck out all three batters he faced.
Eric Gagne continued to enforce his set-up role with the Brewers by only giving a hit, walk, and no runs. His mechanics seemed to be changed up or simply corrected back to his regular form. It looks as if he's more relaxed now and his shoulders aren't all tightened when he begins his wind-up. If he continues this improved play, the Brewers may have the best 1-2-3 relief punch in the National League. Along with David Riske, these three have been on a tear as of late. Throw in Shouse to face left handed batters and you have a bull pen that Brewer fans were so excited to begin with this past off-season.
The heroics were provided by Ryan Braun last night when he went yard with the game winning home run. Although I didn't appreciate the whole, "I hit home run...I watch....don't run....walk....arrr" Braun did last night, he still has my hat tipped to him. His 25th home run on the season locked up the Brewers win over the Cards (4 to 3).
The Brewers are now 2 games over .500 on the road.
-Ray Durham, in his first start as a Brewer, went 0-5.
-Ryan Braun was player of the game going 4-4 with a HR. JJ Hardy had another great game going 3-5. Prince Fielder went 2 for 3 with a smashing double in the 9th.
I will tell you what, Prince has certainly put on more weight since becoming a "vegetarian". Despite this weight gain, he can still run. However, when he does run it reminds me of a cartoon character. He looks down at his feet and does the stutter step as he approaches a base. It's hilarious. The only thing missing is smoke from the rapid feet.
-Melvin told JSonline.com that he was not interested in Oriole closer George Sherrill. Even though media outlets have been mentioning this possibility for the past week or so. It appears they want JJ Hardy or Escobar in return.
-Ex Brewer Jim Gantner, manager of the Wisconsin Woodchucks (Northwoods League/College) was suspended a game for bumping chests with the umpire in Wednesday's game (I was there!). The story said there were 2-bench clearing brawls. I left early so I didn't know about that.
-It I was a betting man, which I am...
The Chicago Cubs are still favored to win the NLCS (+150) while the Red Sox to win the ALCS (+130).
-Rightfield Bleachers posted this story on the Chicago Cubs minor league team in Peoria,IL. The starting pitcher for Cubs rocketed a fastball towards the oppossing teams dug out, only to throw just a bit high....and hitting a fan in the face. The pitcher was arrested and taken off. A jail house brawl ensued moments later.
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