News Category: Milwaukee Brewers

Brewers look to bounce back after brutal weekend

The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to right-hander Bryse Wilson as they look to bounce back from a pair of lopsided losses when they host the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday in the opener of a three-game series. Wilson (2-0, 3.50 ERA) makes his third start for the Brewers, while the Rays counter with right-hander Ryan Pepiot (2-2, 3.77). Milwaukee lost 15-5 at home to the New York Yankees on Sunday. A missed call at second

Joey Ortiz, Brewers seek another win vs. Yankees

The surging Milwaukee Brewers will turn to right-hander Joe Ross in an effort to keep their momentum going when they host the New York Yankees on Saturday night in the middle game of the weekend series. Ross (1-2, 4.05 ERA) will be opposed by left-hander Carlos Rodon (1-1, 2.70) for the Yankees, who have lost seven of 12 games after starting the season 12-3. The Brewers are 7-2 in their past nine games. Milwaukee rallied

Brewers, after surge on the road, return home to face Yankees

After winning five of seven games on the road, the Milwaukee Brewers will turn to right-hander Colin Rea in an effort to keep their surge going when they return home to open a three-game series Friday night against the New York Yankees. Rea (2-0, 2.08 ERA) will be opposed by Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (1-1, 2.75). New York lost 3-1 at home Thursday night to Oakland despite outhitting the Athletics 11-6. Jose Trevino’s second-inning solo

Freddy Peralta, Brewers chase split vs. Pirates

With an injury-depleted rotation and a struggling offense, the Milwaukee Brewers needed the rest of their pitching staff to step up. The bullpen did its job on Wednesday. Now the Brewers hope ace Freddy Peralta will come through on Thursday when they try to earn a split against the host Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a four-game series. In Milwaukee’s 3-2 win on Wednesday, five relievers combined to hold off the Pirates. It was

Andrew McCutchen, Pirates aim for 3 straight vs. Brewers

Manager Derek Shelton was looking for a spark when he moved veteran Andrew McCutchen to the leadoff spot at the start of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ current four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Pirates had lost six in a row and only scored nine runs during that stretch. Three of the runs came in the first game of the skid back on April 15. Two games in, McCutchen has delivered. The 37-year-old designated hitter gave

Skid snapped, Pirates pursue another win over Brewers

After snapping a six-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates will look for another victory when they host the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday evening in the second game of a four-game series. The Pirates haven’t won consecutive games since taking three in a row from April 6-8, and they are 3-9 since that run. Their 4-2 victory in the series opener on Monday marked only the fifth time through 23 games that Pittsburgh held its opponent

Brewers shut out slumping Cards, sweep 3-game set

Colin Rea and three relievers combined on a six-hitter as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers blanked the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Owen Miller drove in the two runs for the Brewers, who won their fourth straight game. Rea allowed five hits and three walks while striking out three in five innings. Bryan Hudson (1-0) worked 2 1/3 innings, Elvis Peguero got two outs and Joel Payamps closed out the ninth

Contreras brothers bring family touch to Brewers-Cards rivalry

Catchers William and Willson Contreras are adding a spirited sibling rivalry to the Milwaukee Brewers-St. Louis Cardinals series. William and the Brewers got the upper hand in winning the first two games of this three-game series in St. Louis. Willson and the Cardinals will try to push back in the finale Sunday afternoon. William Contreras, 26, went 5-for-11 with two runs and three RBIs as the Brewers earned 2-1 and 12-5 victories. He is batting

Cardinals’ bats seek breakout game against Brewers

Offensive frustration is mounting for the St. Louis Cardinals, who have scored more than three runs just once in the past 12 games. They felt further exasperation Friday while falling 2-1 in 10 innings to the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. The Cardinals will seek a reset on Saturday in the middle game of the three-game series. St. Louis left 12 runners on base and went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position in the opener. “It’s been

Joe Ross’ comeback tour continues vs. Padres

The Milwaukee Brewers will look to bounce back behind resurrected right-hander Joe Ross when they host the San Diego Padres on Monday in the opener of a short three-game homestand. Ross (1-0, 1.80 ERA), who missed most of the last two seasons after a second Tommy John surgery, makes his third start for Milwaukee. Right-hander Joe Musgrove (1-2, 6.87), who gave up one hit over eight innings the last time he faced the Brewers, gets