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Series Six Pack: Brewers Seeing Red Again

Benjamin Orr — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 17:00:25 +0000

Well, the good news is at least we’re back at home. The bad news is we have to play the Cincinnati Reds (66-42). The Milwaukee Brewers (48-59) have turned from possible contenders to now playing spoilers. It’s the best we can manage for our buddies of the NL Central, right? This is a series that I believe really is more so for the Reds to try and win if they want to expand their lead in the NL Central. However, I do not count out the Brewers because come on, who doesn’t like an underdog? The Brewers have gone 2-7 against the Reds this year and I’m hoping we can turn it around a little bit, just to show everyone we’re not that dead. This series is a short home stand for the Brewers, who then will go on a six-game road trip after Wednesday’s game concludes. (more…)

Recap on Tap: Reds 2, Brewers 1

Benjamin Orr — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:54:44 +0000

What's going on John? Mandatory Credit: ©Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE

Okay yeah, I’m about two days late, but life’s been crazy. So before tonight’s game, which starts a new series, let’s go over our past game with the Reds shall we? Simply put, it was an absolute pitchers duel. There really can’t be worse feeling for either pitcher, Zack Greinke especially, in knowing you pitced one of the best games you’ve pitched in awhile and still getting a no decision. Well hey, on the positive side of it, at least it wasn’t a loss! Johnny Cueto pitched extremely well for the Reds as well. As always, our problems came within our bullpen. John Axford not only got his second loss of the season (with a 5.59 ERA now) but also gave up the two runs that would lead Cincinatti to victory. Ryan Braun did hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth off of Sean Marshall, but that wasn’t enough as the Brew Crew lost 2-1. Now, let’s examine this game.

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If You’re Not Afraid of the Reds, You Probably Should Be

Lou Olsen — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:43:04 +0000

In just over a month, pitchers and catchers will report to Arizona for spring training. This ST is going to be one of particular intrigue for the boys from Brew City. Can Mat Gamel be the everyday 1st baseman? Will Ryan Braun be out of the picture for the first two months of ths season? Is that starting rotation going to perform at the same level they did last season? Will we be able to defend our NL Central crown without Prince Fielder?

That is the biggest question of all. Can the Brewers win back to back division titles? With the departure of Pujols, the Cardinals become less threatening to me. The Astros, Cubs, and Pirates will show signs of life but in the end their youth will be their undoing. That leaves the Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds. Even without Fielder, I think the Brewers will be able to produce enough runs to be competitive. If the pitching staff can duplicate the 2011 season, the Brewers will be tough to beat.

Then you look at the moves that the Reds have made this off-season… The Brewers are going to have a hard time matching up with the new and improved Cincy Rojo’s.

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