Brewers Steal Game, Series

In arguably the most roller-coaster series of the season, Khris Davis played hero yet again. On Tuesday the Brewers won somewhat easily behind a solid day by Jonathan Lucroy. Wednesday was a different story with the Bucs finally getting to the Brewers bullpen notching K-Rod for three runs in the top of the 9th to break the 1-1 tie. Today however, the Brewers returned the favor. Once Wandy Rodriguez left in the 6th the Brewers could only muster one hit with six punchouts before the 9th inning and I'll admit even I didn't give them much hope. It was still a 1-run game thanks to an extraordinary play by Mark Reynolds in the 8th to start a 5-4-3 double play and help Tyler Thornburg get out of trouble. After loading the bases the cardiac kid Khris Davis stepped to the plate and once again played hero. On a 2-2 pitch he singled on a broken bat that scored Braun and Lucroy to win the game and take the series. In a series where not much went right for the Brewers, where they were missing two of the biggest bats in the lineup Ramirez and Gomez, they just needed a little luck and that's exactly what they got.

Other notes: Yovani Gallardo went 6.1 innings giving up three runs and punching out six for his 7th quality start of the season. Gallardo was pretty much lights out besides two mistakes to Tony and Gaby Sanchez both of which found souvenir city. The bullpen returned to form with 2.2 innings and no runs. Rickie Weeks had three more hits including his first longball of the season which raises his average to .365. Khris Davis is Mr. Clutch batting .370 (10 for 27) in late & close situations where it matters most. Gomez will only miss the first game of the Cubs series before being able to return. Martin Maldonado hit his second homer in 27 at-bats on the season. He is boasting great numbers in a small sample size posting .333/.455/.630 splits. His success could force Roenicke's hand to explore either him or Lucroy at first base more. Maldonado has shown he is able to work well with any pitcher. The Brewers head to Chicago to start a three game set with the Cubs over the weekend. FWIW: The Brewers magic number is 117, it's never to early.