Hoskins had a big two-out hit early. | Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Inability to add on after big first inning dooms Milwaukee Box Score The Milwaukee Brewers suffered a tough loss at the hands of the Washington Nationals this afternoon, a game in which they got out to a big lead early. But the offense, which has been struggling lately, was shut down by the Nationals’ … [Read more...] about Brewers fail to hold early lead, fall 6-5 in heartbreaker
Game Thread #95: Milwaukee Brewers (54-40) vs. Washington Nationals (42-52)
Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Brewers look to avoid pre-All-Star break swoon in series with Nationals Coming off of a disappointing series in which they lost two of three at home to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Milwaukee Brewers will look to avoid going into the All-Star break on a skid—something they’ve done all too commonly in this era. They’ll try to do that against a … [Read more...] about Game Thread #95: Milwaukee Brewers (54-40) vs. Washington Nationals (42-52)
Brewers’ offense stagnant in 5-2 loss to Washington
Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Peralta’s struggles continue, Brewers manage just four hits Box Score The Milwaukee Brewers have an unfortunate recent history of heading into the All-Star break with a bit of malaise, and fans were surely wary of that after seeing their team drop two of three to the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this week. Trying to finish strong, they turned … [Read more...] about Brewers’ offense stagnant in 5-2 loss to Washington
Game Thread #94: Milwaukee Brewers (54-39) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (44-48)
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images The rubber match is on deck for this afternoon in Milwaukee. After the first two games of the series, the Brewers and Pirates have each taken one. They’ve traded off blowouts, with the Pirates taking Monday’s game and the Brewers taking yesterday’s game. The rubber match is set for this afternoon, as these teams will face off for … [Read more...] about Game Thread #94: Milwaukee Brewers (54-39) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (44-48)
Pitchers’ duel goes to Pirates, Brewers shut out 1-0
Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Paul Skenes took a no-hitter through seven innings Box Score After trading blowout games to start the series, the Brewers and Pirates had a pitchers’ duel to finish up with the rubber match. Aaron Civale and Paul Skenes matched up well against each other, with Skenes taking a no-hitter through seven innings. This was the Brewers first … [Read more...] about Pitchers’ duel goes to Pirates, Brewers shut out 1-0