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Brewers 5, Diamondbacks 0 PHOENIX, June 22 — Freddy Peralta struck out 10 while allowing only one hit over six innings as the Milwaukee Brewers blanked the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5–0, Tuesday night. A mistake-riddled top of the sixth gifted three runs to the Brewers, allowing them to take a commanding lead. Kolten Wong welcomed Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen to the game with a … [Read more...] about Fielding Error, Silent Bats Plague Diamondbacks against Brewers

Eduardo Escobar is Milwaukee-bound. Jeff Passan and Mike Hawk reported that the Milwaukee Brewers and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a trade Wednesday afternoon. The Brewers will get All-Star third baseman Eduardo Escobar, while the Diamondbacks will get outfielder Cooper Hummel and infielder Alberto Ciprian. According to Diamondbacks broadcaster Steve Berthiaume, the … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Send Eduardo Escobar to Milwaukee Brewers for Prospects

The Milwaukee Brewers franchise has been around for a significantly shorter amount of time than many franchises. Getting their start as the Seattle Pilots in 1969, the team moved to Milwaukee in 1970. They played in the American League until 1998, when they moved to the National League Central. Many great players have worn the Brewers jersey despite their relatively short … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers All-Time Tournament Team

When the last week started, the Cincinnati Reds were nine games back in the division. This week, they have moved within 7 1/2 games of first place. In the meantime, they have caught the San Diego Padres in the Wildcard race and now lead by a single game for the second spot. On Tuesday, the Reds will have a chance to make some huge progress in the divisional race, though. They … [Read more...] about Reds, Brewers Division Battle: Series Preview