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Gurriel's tiebreaking homer in sixth inning helps Diamondbacks beat Brewers 7-4
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a tiebreaking homer in his return from the injured list as the Arizona Diamondbacks bounced back after blowing a four-run lead and beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on Friday night. The Diamondbacks moved into sole possession of the NL’s...
It was unique debut season for 212 MLB players during pandemic-altered 2020
There were 212 players who made their MLB debuts during the 2020 season that was delayed until late July and shortened to 60 games because of the pandemic. It was certainly the most unique season in which to begin a big league career. All players were constantly being tested for...
Many players who made their MLB debuts in 2020 felt like they were 'missing out'
Garrett Crochet, Tanner Houck and Tarik Skubal made their big league debuts pitching in empty ballparks. No family members were there to share the moment when Ryan Mountcastle and Brent Rooker got their first hits. They were among 212 players who made their MLB debuts during the 2020...
Brewers beat Phillies 6-2 in matchup of NL division leaders
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Ortiz and William Contreras each drove in two runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers moved a step closer to clinching the NL Central title by beating the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Monday night. The Brewers' magic number is down to two as they seek...
Adames hits grand slam as part of a 2-homer night, Brewers overpower D-backs 15-8
PHOENIX (AP) — Willy Adames hit a grand slam as part of a two-homer night, Garrett Mitchell added a two-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 15-8 on Saturday. Milwaukee's magic number to win the NL Central is down to 3. The Brewers will go for the...
Contreras has 3 hits, Mitchell homers and Brewers beat Giants 3-2
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — William Contreras had three hits and drove in a run, Garrett Mitchell hit a home run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Tuesday night. Aaron Civale (6-8) allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings, pitching well against the Giants after...
Adames, Sánchez hit back-to-back homers in 1st inning as Brewers defeat Rockies 5-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Willy Adames and Gary Sánchez hit back-to-back homers in the first inning, William Contreras later added a two-run shot and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Saturday night. Rookie right-hander Tobias Myers (7-5) recorded a career-high 11...
Siani's 2-run single leads Cardinals to 7-4 win over Brewers in 12 innings
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Michael Siani hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the 12th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on Tuesday night. Siani came to the plate after a wild pitch by Elvis Peguero (7-4) put runners on second and third. He lined an...
DL Hall works 7 scoreless, Brewers score 10 in 9th to beat Reds 14-0 and sweep doubleheader
CINCINNATI (AP) — DL Hall worked seven scoreless innings in the best start of his career, Willy Adames and Rhys Hoskins each homered and drove in three runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers scored 10 runs in the ninth inning to pound the Cincinnati Reds 14-0 on Friday night and sweep a doubleheader. ...
Civale shines and Contreras steals home in Brewers' 6-0 shutout of Giants
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Aaron Civale and Aaron Ashby combined on a two-hit shutout and William Contreras stole home to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-0 on Thursday. The NL Central-leading Brewers (77-56) won two of three from the Giants. They are 9 1/2 games...
