Brewers Weekly

4 game set with the DBacks (3-1)

The Brewers came into Monday with a two game winning streak and ready to do some damage against the Arizona DiamondBacks. Chris Young had other ideas going yard in the first at-bat. Corey Hart and Ryan Braun responded with homers then Prince Fielder doubled in a run. The only worry of that game was Dave Bush giving up 3 homers but the fact of the matter was no one was on base which meant he was not walking a lot of batters.

Tuesday night, Claudio Vargas got into trouble early which put the Brewers in a hole in the 1st yet Tony Graffanino bailed the Crew out with a big homerun and the pitching was able to hold for a 3-2 win. I love the fact that Graffy has been hitting so well, he has been able to give some production out of 2nd base where Weeks had been awful.

Wednesday night brought Chris Capuano out of hiding and was able to get a great start out of him. He likely would not have gave up a run if it hadn't been for Kevin Mench falling in right yet made up for it with a 2 run dinger. Then Grant Balfour gave up a big fly to Mark Reynolds which I was able to let go being that it was his first appearance with the club yet I hoped it was not a sign to come. Thursday was pure dominance with Yovani being awesome, plus you know its a great day when Gabe Gross homers.

3 Game Series w/ the Giants (1-2)
Friday brought all of America's attention on the series because Barry Bonds was two homers away from breaking Hank Aaron's record. Barry did not do anything on Friday but the Brewers were not able to stop the Giants offense. Suppan looked good again but was not able to get past the 5th which is starting to get real annoying out of all the Brewers starters. Carlos Villieneuva looked unimpressive again which I guess I could of seen coming because everyone in the MLB hits the skids. Then Balfour was awful once again which added to the Giants lead although it was promising to see Manny Parra in his debut do so well.

Then on Saturday with it being a national broadcast, the Brewers bats fell asleep as Tim Linecum showed why everyone talks about how great he is. I watched most of this game and trust me he is going to be one special pitcher. The score also doesn't reflect the game, Bush was excellent despite the one bad pitch to Pedro Feliz. Chris Spurling then was horrible which I have let off on Spurling lately because he has been pitching well although I did not think it was smart of Ned to throw him into the fire coming off the bereavement list. Once again no noise from Bonds Then Sunday came Barry Zito who the Brewers roughed up earlier on in the year, were able to destroy Zito and come up with a big win. Vargas had an alright start and the pitching staff didnt come with the best stuff which made the bats even more important. Also Barry was kept on the bench in the 9th, thanks once again to Fransico Cordero.

It was an alright week and a decent homestand although I would of like to see the Brewers win another game against the Giants. The Cubs are creeping but I am sure with the Padres recent struggles that we could get the Wild Card.

Charlie.