Molina homers in eighth, lifting Giants over Brewers to keep pace in postseason raceMILWAUKEE — Bengie Molina felt he’d been hitting the ball well before a quadriceps injury sidelined him for eight starts. His power kept the Giants right behind Colorado in the NL wild-card race. Giants 3, Brewers 2
Mercury Marine union approves wage, benefit concessions in vote with 850 jobs at stakeWAUSAU, Wis. — The union at an eastern Wisconsin boat engine maker approved a sweeping package of wage and benefit concessions Friday that the company said it needed to keep 850 manufacturing jobs from moving to Oklahoma. McGehee hits 2-run homer off Smoltz, Brewers beat Cardinals 4-3 to avoid sweepST. LOUIS — Rookie Casey McGehee hit a two-run homer off John Smoltz after St. Louis failed to turn a double play, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cardinals 4-3 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep. McGehee hits two-run homer as Milwaukee Brewers beat St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 to avoid sweepST. LOUIS — Casey McGehee hit a two-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep. Brewers 4, Cardinals 3
Although Tony Romo grew up watching Brett Favre’s Pack, he’s happy to see QB _ even with VikesIRVING, Texas — Tony Romo is looking forward to seeing Brett Favre on Friday, even if No. 4 is wearing purple. Cardinals 10, Brewers 3
Cardinals 7, Brewers 6
Brewers turn season-high 4 double plays, beat Pirates for 21st straight time at home, 4-1MILWAUKEE — Shortstop Craig Counsell helped Milwaukee turn a season-high four double plays and drove in two runs as the Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 21st straight time at home, 4-1 Sunday. Brewers 4, Pirates 1
Brewers 7, Pirates 3
PH Jody Gerut doubles in go-ahead run, Brewers top Pirates for 20th straight time in MilwaukeeMILWAUKEE — The streak began when Claudio Vargas beat the Pirates more than two years ago as a starter. After he was released, became a reliever and returned in a trade, the Brewers still haven’t lost to Pittsburgh at home. Albert Pujols’ blast follows John Smoltz’ success in Cardinals’ 3-2 win over Nationals
Brewers 8, Pirates 6
Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman claimed on waivers; GM says no deal imminent
Garrett Jones’ 2-run homer off J.A. Happ gives Pirates 3-2 win, ends comeback-filled seriesPITTSBURGH — Three Phillies-Pirates games, three dramatic finishes. Pennsylvania’s baseball rivalry was briefly revived by a series filled with comebacks, and plenty of flashbacks to all the pivotal games the teams played during the 1970s. Lehr pitches 8 innings, streaking Reds score 5 times with 2 outs in fifth to beat Brewers 8-5MILWAUKEE — Justin Lehr overcame a rocky start Thursday to pitch into the eighth inning and drew a key walk in Cincinnati’s five-run fifth, helping the Reds to an 8-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that completed a three-game sweep. Reds 8, Brewers 5
McDonald hits pinch-hit double to help Reds beat Milwaukee in extras for second striaght night
Reds 4, Brewers 3, 10 innings
Tulowitzki’s bases-loaded single in 10th moves Rockies within 2 games of Dodgers with 5-4 winDENVER — The Colorado Rockies trailed the Los Angeles Dodgers by 15½ games on June 3. That lead is now at two games following Troy Tulowitzki’s extra-inning heroics. Injuries give Packers veteran LB Brady Poppinga chance to start at outside linebacker
Reds 8, Brewers 6, 13 innings
McCarthy names Packers starting offensive line; picks Spitz over Wells, Barbre over Giacomini
Braun hits two-run homer to spark a six-run sixth inning, Brewers beat Nationals 6-1
Brewers 7, Nationals 1
Packers backup QB Brohm still struggling, could see more snaps if Flynn’s injury lingersGREEN BAY, Wis. — It wasn’t so long ago that Brian Brohm was considered a potential top-10 draft pick and NFL franchise quarterback. Wis. officials try to keep Mercury Marine from moving to Okla. after union rejects concessionsFOND DU LAC, Wis. — Officials in Wisconsin were working to keep Mercury Marine from moving its manufacturing operations to Oklahoma after union workers rejected a package of wage and benefit concessions the boat engine maker said was necessary. Stammen, Nats beat Milwaukee 8-3 behind 3 homers to end skid at 5 games
Stammen works into 7th, Nats beat Milwaukee 8-3 to end skid at 5 gamesWASHINGTON — Ryan Zimmerman, Cristian Guzman and Adam Dunn homered and the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-3 Sunday to end a five-game skid. Packers QB Rodgers comfortable, offense sharp in first 2 exhibition winsGREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers is a big music fan and his newest hobby is playing guitar. On the field, the Packers quarterback is keeping Green Bay’s offense in rhythm, too. Brewers 11, Nationals 9
Packers’ new defense dominant, Rodgers sharp in 31-21 preseason win over BillsGREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay’s new-look defense forced turnovers on three of Buffalo’s first four possessions, powering the Packers to a 31-21 preseason victory over the Bills on Saturday. Careless Jewel pulls away down stretch and races to 11-length Alabama Stakes victorySARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Canada-based Careless Jewel opened a clear lead on the stretch turn and drew away to a decisive 11-length victory in the $600,000 Alabama Stakes for 3-year-old fillies Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. |