Bucks sign first-round draft pick Brandon Jennings to rookie scale contractMILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks signed first-round draft pick Brandon Jennings to a two-year contract worth almost $4.5 million on Tuesday. Josh Willingham hits 2 grand slams as Washington Nationals pound Milwaukee Brewers 14-6MILWAUKEE — Josh Willingham hit two grand slams and tied a franchise record with eight RBIs, powering the Washington Nationals to a 14-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. Nationals 14, Brewers 6DP_Milwaukee 1. LOB_Washington 4, Milwaukee 7. 2B_C.Guzman (16), Dunn (20), Willingham (20), Alb.Gonzalez (8), Stammen (2), Braun (23), Fielder (24), Kendall (11), Gerut (8). HR_Zimmerman (18), Willingham 2 (16), Braun (20), C.Hart (11). SB_Morgan (30). S_Stammen, Bergmann, Suppan. Nationals’ Willingham hits 2 grand slams against BrewersMILWAUKEE — Washington’s Josh Willingham has hit two grand slams against the Milwaukee Brewers, becoming the 13th major leaguer to do it and first since 2003. Braves 10, Brewers 2E_Gerut (1). DP_Atlanta 1, Milwaukee 2. LOB_Atlanta 8, Milwaukee 7. 2B_McCann 2 (25), K.Johnson 2 (17), Gerut (7). HR_McCann (11), Kotchman (5), K.Johnson (6), C.Hart (10). SB_McLouth (15), K.Johnson (5). CS_Y.Escobar (3). SF_Prado. Kotchman, McCann, Johnson homer; McLouth makes 2 run-saving catches in Braves’ 10-2 winMILWAUKEE — Casey Kotchman hit a three-run homer and Nate McLouth made a pair of great catches in center when starter Derek Lowe began to tire, lifting the surging Atlanta Braves to a 10-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Gallardo outduels previously unbeaten Hanson, drives in run in Brewers’ 4-0 win over AtlantaMILWAUKEE — Yovani Gallardo scattered four hits in 7 1-3 scoreless innings and drove in the only run Milwaukee needed off previously unbeaten Tommy Hanson to lead the Brewers to a 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. Brewers place RHP McClung on 15-day disabled list with sprained right elbowMILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers say they have placed Seth McClung on the 15-day disabled list after the right-hander felt discomfort in his right elbow. Soap Box Derby resultsAKRON, Ohio — The top finishers in each class of the 72nd All-American Soap Box Derby held here Saturday: Jones, Prado, McLouth homer to lift surging Atlanta Braves over Brewers 9-4MILWAUKEE — Chipper Jones, Martin Prado and Nate McLouth homered to pace a 17-hit effort by Atlanta and Javier Vazquez struck out nine in seven innings, lifting the surging Braves over the Milwaukee Brewers 9-4 on Friday night. Braves 9, Brewers 4DP_Milwaukee 1. LOB_Atlanta 13, Milwaukee 6. 2B_McLouth (20), J.Vazquez (3), Counsell (15), Hardy (11). 3B_Braun (4). HR_McLouth (15), Prado (6), C.Jones (12), Braun (19). SB_McLouth (13). S_Counsell, M.Parra. Bucks reach agreement to bring F Ersan Ilyasova back from Spain, pending club clearanceMILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to contract terms with Ersan Ilyasova, potentially bringing the forward back to Milwaukee after two seasons overseas. Jair Jurrjens allows 3 hits, Braves beat Giants 4-2 to hand Tim Lincecum 1st loss in 5 weeksATLANTA — Even the Giants’ stopper couldn’t stop the Atlanta Braves — or San Francisco’s slide. Packers sign fifth-round FB Johnson; first-rounders Raji and Matthews still unsignedGREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers have signed fifth-round fullback Quinn Johnson, leaving them only two first-round draft picks to sign before training camp. Moss’s homer, Pirates’ fifth of game, supplies 8-7 win over BrewersPITTSBURGH — Brandon Moss hit Pittsburgh’s season-high fifth homer of the game leading off the ninth inning and the Pirates won a series against Milwaukee for the first time in nearly two years, rallying to beat the Brewers 8-7 on Wednesday. Pirates 8, Brewers 7No outs when winning run scored. DP_Milwaukee 1. LOB_Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 10. 2B_Braun (21), Hall (12), G.Jones 2 (5), An.LaRoche (17), R.Vazquez (2). 3B_M.Cameron (2). HR_Braun (18), McGehee (7), McCutchen (3), G.Jones (9), Doumit 2 (4), Moss (5). SB_Kendall (2). S_An.LaRoche. Brewers 2, Pirates 0DP_Milwaukee 1. LOB_Milwaukee 10, Pittsburgh 6. 2B_Counsell (14), Kendall (10), Ad.LaRoche (25), Delw.Young (6). CS_Hardy (1). S_Looper. Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum suspended 3 games for yelling at umpiresNEW YORK — Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum has been suspended three games and fined an undisclosed sum for yelling at umpires after a game in Cinncinnati. Milwaukee Mile drawing interest from 6 potential promoters, but track faces tight timelineMILWAUKEE — Six investor groups have expressed interest in taking over promotional rights for the historic Milwaukee Mile racetrack. Young, Jones homer as Pirates end 17-game skid against Milwaukee Brewers with 8-5 winPITTSBURGH — Delwyn Young and Garrett Jones homered to help the Pittsburgh Pirates end a 17-game skid against the Milwaukee Brewers with an 8-5 victory Monday night. Pirates 8, Brewers 5E_Counsell (4), F.Lopez (10), Fielder (4). DP_Milwaukee 3, Pittsburgh 1. LOB_Milwaukee 8, Pittsburgh 8. 2B_Counsell (13), McCutchen (10), Ad.LaRoche (24). 3B_F.Lopez (2). HR_Braun (17), G.Jones (8), Delw.Young (4). SB_Braun (9). CS_F.Lopez (4). SF_Fielder, Kendall. Van Pelt beats Mallinger on 2nd second hole of sudden death playoff at US Bank ChampionshipMILWAUKEE — Bo Van Pelt finally won his first PGA Tour event. He may never get a chance to defend it. Van Pelt beats Mallinger in second hole of sudden death playoff at US Bank Championship
Brewers acquire 2B Lopez from Diamondbacks for 2 minor leaguersMILWAUKEE — The Brewers acquired second baseman Felipe Lopez from the Arizona Diamondbacks for two minor leaguers on Sunday, giving Milwaukee a much needed threat at the top of the order. Reds 5, Brewers 3E_Kendall (5). DP_Milwaukee 1, Cincinnati 2. LOB_Milwaukee 7, Cincinnati 9. 2B_Fielder (23), Hairston Jr. (15). HR_Fielder (24), Gomes (6). SB_Taveras (18). CS_Counsell (2). S_Gallardo, Cueto. Brewers 5, Reds 1E_McGehee (7), Harang (2). DP_Cincinnati 1. LOB_Milwaukee 5, Cincinnati 8. 2B_Counsell (12), M.Cameron (19), C.Hart (19), A.Rosales 2 (7). HR_Counsell (3), Hardy (11). SB_C.Hart (7). CS_Taveras (6). S_Harang. SF_Catalanotto. Lickliter shoots a 63 to jump to the top of the US Bank Championship after 3MILWAUKEE — Frank Lickliter shot his best round in nearly three years, posting a 63 to surge to the top of the leaderboard at 11-under 199 after the third round of the U.S. Bank Championship on Saturday. Brewers right-hander starter Dave Bush will rest tired arm for 5 daysCINCINNATI — Milwaukee right-hander Dave Bush will rest his tired pitching arm for five days, pushing back the Brewers’ plans for his return to the rotation. Reds 4, Brewers 0E_M.Cameron (3), Hardy (6), Arroyo (3). LOB_Milwaukee 10, Cincinnati 9. 2B_Braun (20). HR_Encarnacion (4). SB_C.Hart (6). CS_Taveras (5), B.Phillips (7). S_Arroyo. Josh Childress: Atlanta Hawks’ ‘hardball’ negotiations led to his return to GreeceATLANTA — Josh Childress said Friday the Atlanta Hawks’ “hardball” negotiations forced him to return for a second season in Greece with Olympiakos. ‘Snake’ Chalmers holds 36-hole lead for first time since 2000 at US Bank ChampionshipMILWAUKEE — Greg Chalmers stayed on top of the leaderboard Friday, firing a second-round 67 to build a two-shot lead in the U.S. Bank Championship. Milwaukee 9, Cincinnati 6E_Taveras (4). DP_Cincinnati 2. LOB_Milwaukee 7, Cincinnati 9. 2B_M.Cameron (18), Hairston Jr. (14). HR_Fielder (23), Votto (12), Encarnacion (3). SB_Braun (8), B.Phillips (13). CS_M.Cameron (3). Home Run Derby winner Prince Fielder has 3-run shot, Brewers beat Reds 9-6CINCINNATI — Home Run Derby winner Prince Fielder hit a three-run shot that got Milwaukee’s offense going, and the Brewers took a first step in turning themselves around after the All-Star break by beating the Cincinnati Reds 9-6 on Thursday night. Chalmers, Klauk tied at 6 under after first round of the US Bank ChampionshipMILWAUKEE — The U.S. Bank Championship has only a few notable names when compared with the British Open. But the lack of star power doesn’t deter Greg Chalmers’ belief something amazing will happen — maybe even to him. Mike Van Sickle hopes to see fruits of labor, Jerry Kelly scheming to save US Bank in 2010MILWAUKEE — Mike Van Sickle got his first chance to play a PGA tour event last week and the former Marquette standout who plans to turn pro later this year learned his first big lesson. |
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MILWAUKEE — Bo Van Pelt started laughing just before his final putt.
