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Jeremy Jeffress Blows Save In NLDS Game 1
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress had a rough Game 1 of the NLDS. He would pitch one inning and attempt to close out a 2-0 lead in the ninth inning. He would allow three hits and two runs to blow the save. He was partially bailed out when the Brewers would win the game […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoMike Moustakas With NLDS Game 1 Winner
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas delivered in the clutch Thursday in NLDS Game 1. In the tenth inning, with the score tied 2-2, Moustakas ended the game with a single that scored the winning run. Moustakas has a history as an exciting prospect and young player for Kansas City until he was traded to […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoChristian Yelich Stars Thursday in NLDS Game 1
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich made his mark on Game 1 of the NLDS versus Colorado. His two-run homer was the only scoring in the game until the ninth inning. After the Rockies tied it in that ninth inning, Yelich would come around to score the game-winner in the 10th inning. Yelich has quite a […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoOrlando Arcia A Surprise Hero Monday In Tiebreaker
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia was considered a slick-fielding shortstop who had some speed but had a batting average in the .230s. Monday, he was batting eighth and would go 4-for-4 while scoring the first two Milwaukee runs (with the second one being the game-winner). The Brewers were last in the league in sacrifice bunts […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoJosh Hader Closes Out Tiebreaker
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader came in Monday and dominated the Cubs in the tiebreaker game. Hader came in and breezed through the eighth inning and then went back out to face the top of the Chicago order in the bottom of the ninth inning. He took out the first two batters in relatively […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoJhoulys Chacin Steps Up In Tiebreaker
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin held the Cubs down for 5 2/3 innings Monday. Going into the game, the Cubs held the perceived advantage in the early parts of the game given Jose Quintana had faced the Brewers six times in 2018 with strong results. Quintana did his job but Chacin matched him by […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoJesus Aguilar Homers Sunday Versus Detroit
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar homered Sunday versus the Tigers. He would end up scoring twice and driving in three runs in the course of the victory. Aguilar has batted .275 with 35 HR and 108 RBI so far this season. He also gets one more chance Monday in a game that will count […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoTravis Shaw Homers In Game 162
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Travis Shaw homered in a crucial game Sunday versus Detroit. Shaw would score twice and drive in one (on his solo HR) in the victory. Shaw now has 32 HR to go with 86 RBI to shore up an offense that already has an MVP candidate in Yelich and a WAR leader […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoRyan Braun Scores Two Runs And Two RBI Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun continued his current six-game hot streak Sunday versus the Tigers. Sunday, he would score twice and drive in two runs in the victory. Over his past six games, he was 8-for-22 with seven runs scored, five homers, and nine RBI. Braun has not had a good season based on his […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoChristian Yelich Scores Twice Sunday Versus Detroit
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich finished off an incredible ten-game stretch Sunday versus the Tigers. He would walk twice and score two runs in the 11-0 victory. Over his last 10 games, he is 13-for-31 with 14 walks. Yelich would score 16 runs, five homers, and 16 RBI. He would lead the National League with […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoGio Gonzalez Wins Sunday Versus Detroit
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez did his job Sunday versus the Tigers. Gonzalez would shut down Detroit for five innings and left with a 3-0 lead. The Brewers would add on later and win 11-0 to hand Gonzalez his third win with the team. Gonzalez went 3-0 as a Brewer to finish the season […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoAustin Pruitt Earns Fourth Save
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Austin Pruitt finished off his season Sunday versus Toronto. He would go 3 1/3 innings allowing one run. Pruitt would earn his fourth save of the season. Pruitt was not much of a fantasy stud this season with two wins and an ERA of 4.65 on the season. Down the […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoJoey Wendle Arguably Hits .300 In 2018
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle finished out his case for the American League Rookie of the Year award Sunday versus Toronto. He would go 1-for-3 with a run scored and two drive in. He would finish the season with a .29979466 batting average. By the virtue of rounding up, his average would show up […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoJake Bauers Finishes Season With Style
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers provided one last glimpse of his potential Sunday versus Toronto. He would record three hits, a walk, two runs scored, and two RBI. Bauers even added his sixth stolen base of the season. The strong last game allowed him to finish the season with a .201 batting average. […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoTommy Pham Scores Twice In Season Finale
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham reached base four times Sunday versus Toronto. He would drive in a run while scoring twice. Pham would even add a stolen base in the game. His batting average with the Rays would finish at .343 with a .448 on-base percentage. Pham is very talented but had some struggles […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoMallex Smith Finishes With 40 Steals
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith finished out his speedy season in style Sunday versus Toronto. He would score twice and steal two bases. The stolen bases brought his season-ending total to 40. He would finish second in the American League and third in the majors in steals. For a while, he was batting over […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoJeremy Jeffress Earns 16th Save
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress closed out another key win Saturday versus Detroit. He would come in with a one-run lead in the ninth inning. He would retire the Tigers with three strikeouts to seal the 6-5 victory. The save would be his 15th of the season and third in four days. Jeffress did […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoChristian Yelich Moves Closer To Triple Crown Saturday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is having an amazing season which continued Saturday versus the Tigers. He would homer twice Saturday, including the go-ahead, game-winner in the 6-5 win. He goes into the potential final game of the regular season with a chance at a rare feat in the Triple Crown. He leads the National […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoMatt Duffy Done For The Season
The Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said it's unlikely that third baseman Matt Duffy (quad) will play in Sunday's finale. He will finish the season with a .294/.361/.366 slash line, four home runs, and 12 stolen bases in 132 games. He had a chance to finish the season with the first .300 season since […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoSergio Romo Earns 25th Save
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Sergio Romo earned the save Saturday versus the Blue Jays. The Rays would enter the ninth inning with a 4-2 lead when they brought in Romo. He would surrender a solo HR but otherwise held them down for an inning to finish the game. Romo would earn the save which […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoAustin Meadows Homers Saturday Versus Toronto
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows would homer versus the Blue Jays Saturday. He would homer to put the Rays up 3-2 in the 4-3 victory. The HR would be his first with the Rays. Meadows made his major league debut earlier this season with Pittsburgh before getting acquired by Tampa Bay in the Chris […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoC.J. Cron Reaches 30 Homer Season
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron reached a milestone Saturday versus Toronto. He would homer to get the Rays on the board. The HR would be his 30th of the season, which is a meaningful milestone for many people. His previous high in a season was 16, which he achieved multiple times. He is […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoBlake Snell Finishes His 2018 Season Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell put the cap on his great 2018 season Saturday versus Toronto. He would go five innings allowing only one run while striking out 10. He would end up getting a no-decision, thus denying him a 22nd win. Snell is 21-5 with a 1.89 ERA on the season. He […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoJeremy Jeffress Earns 14th Save
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress closed out another key game Friday versus Detroit. He would come into a one-run game to start the ninth inning and retire the side to finish off the 6-5 victory. The save would be his 14th this season. Jeffress did not spend the whole season as the closer but […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoChristian Yelich Another Clutch Game Friday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich continued to build his MVP case Friday versus Detroit. After the Tigers had jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning, Yelich would answer back with a two-run homer to begin the comeback. He would later come around to score a run to give the […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoRyan Braun Homers Twice Friday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun came out clutch for his team Friday versus Detroit. He would first solo homer in the bottom of the first to erase the last of the three-run deficit the Brewers faced after the first half-inning. Later, he would hit another solo homer in the bottom of the eighth inning for […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoTyler Glasnow Solid In His Final 2018 Start
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow made his final start of 2018 Friday versus Toronto. He went 5 1/3 innings allowing three runs, leaving with a lead. Glasnow would end up with a no-decision as the Blue Jays would rally to win the game. Glasnow showed flashes of his ability with nine strikeouts in […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoMallex Smith Scores Twice Friday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith played the role of leadoff hitter quite well Friday versus the Blue Jays. He would be the only Rays player to score multiple runs and he even added a stolen base. The steal would be his 38th of the season. He is second in the American League but trails […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoC.J. Cron Offers Lone Offensive Versus Yankees Thursday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron offered the one moment of offensive progress Thursday versus New York. He would drive a ball 429 feet for a solo homer. The Rays would lose 12-1 but Cron moved a step closer to a milestone. He is batting .255 with 29 HR and 72 RBI in 2018. […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoTravis Shaw Drives In Two Runs Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw was the run-production half of the offensive duo Wednesday versus St Louis. Christian Yelich would reach five times to set the table. Shaw would drive him in with singles twice to provide the scoring in the 2-1 victory. Shaw now has 31 HR to go with 85 RBI to […]
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