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BirdWatcher · 08-10-2018, 11:19 PM

Week-in-Review: September 12th-September 18th, 1966
The Brewers go 3-3 on the week, although with a better bullpen it could have been a much better week. They win single games (rain postponement make-ups) against Phoenix and Detroit, then split a 2-game series with Oklahoma City. They then drop both ends of a double-header against Los Angeles. But the loss against Oklahoma City was a 4-2 game in Denver's favor until the Diamond Kings scored 3 9th inning runs off reliever Bill Roache. And they were leading 1-0 going into the 8th inning in the second game against L.A., when the normally steady Armando Cruz allowed 2 runs on 3 hits (2 HR's) and the Brewers ended up losing 2-1.

Who's Hoppy? A.J. White (.326/.430/.419, 5.1 WAR) had a fine week, going 8 for 18 with 2 runs scored (66), 3 RBI (49), collecting 3 doubles (23). Versatile utility-man Jose Bravo (.207/.271/.306, 0.5 WAR), who is much more known for his great glove than his bat, had a decent week at the plate. Bravo was 4 for 10 with 2 runs scored (30), 2 RBI (25), hitting his 7th triple of the season. Starter Steve Alonso (15-8, 3.05) had a nice bounce-back game, as he got a CG victory against Oklahoma City, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits in his 9 innings worked, striking out 6 (174) while walking three batters (51) in a 6-1 win for the Brewers.

Who's Hungover? It was a tough week at the plate for the team's star, Antonio Puente (.276/.369/.526, 5.8 WAR), who managed just 2 hits in 13 AB's, scoring 1 run (71), walking twice (70) while striking out 6 times (101.)

What's Brewing Around the League? As the season winds down it is looking more and more like L.A. will get a chance to seek revenge for last season's World Series loss to Jacksonville. The Spinners are approaching the century mark in wins (97-55) and are just one win, or one Portland (86-65) loss, away from clinching the MGL. In the SJL, Jacksonville (94-58) is a solid 5 1/2 games ahead of Columbus (90-65). Jacksonville's magic number is 4.
Speaking of magic numbers and 4's: Jacksonville's Travis Johnson has seen his batting average dip to .390 and his quest for .400 is looking to be in jeopardy.

The Streak Souffront Saga: Ruben (.238/.265/.332, -0.9 WAR) was 3 for 11 on the week, scoring once (26), driving in 2 runs (30), stealing one base (12), while also striking out 3 more times (68.)

Brewers' Power Ranking: #16 (#1 L.A., #2 JAC, #3 POR, #4 COL, #5 PIT)
Brewers' Record: 68-84, .447, 8th place MGL, 29 gb L.A.

08-10-2018, 11:19 PM	#192
BirdWatcher Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 4,263	Week-in-Review: September 12th-September 18th, 1966 The Brewers go 3-3 on the week, although with a better bullpen it could have been a much better week. They win single games (rain postponement make-ups) against Phoenix and Detroit, then split a 2-game series with Oklahoma City. They then drop both ends of a double-header against Los Angeles. But the loss against Oklahoma City was a 4-2 game in Denver's favor until the Diamond Kings scored 3 9th inning runs off reliever Bill Roache. And they were leading 1-0 going into the 8th inning in the second game against L.A., when the normally steady Armando Cruz allowed 2 runs on 3 hits (2 HR's) and the Brewers ended up losing 2-1. Who's Hoppy? A.J. White (.326/.430/.419, 5.1 WAR) had a fine week, going 8 for 18 with 2 runs scored (66), 3 RBI (49), collecting 3 doubles (23). Versatile utility-man Jose Bravo (.207/.271/.306, 0.5 WAR), who is much more known for his great glove than his bat, had a decent week at the plate. Bravo was 4 for 10 with 2 runs scored (30), 2 RBI (25), hitting his 7th triple of the season. Starter Steve Alonso (15-8, 3.05) had a nice bounce-back game, as he got a CG victory against Oklahoma City, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits in his 9 innings worked, striking out 6 (174) while walking three batters (51) in a 6-1 win for the Brewers. Who's Hungover? It was a tough week at the plate for the team's star, Antonio Puente (.276/.369/.526, 5.8 WAR), who managed just 2 hits in 13 AB's, scoring 1 run (71), walking twice (70) while striking out 6 times (101.) What's Brewing Around the League? As the season winds down it is looking more and more like L.A. will get a chance to seek revenge for last season's World Series loss to Jacksonville. The Spinners are approaching the century mark in wins (97-55) and are just one win, or one Portland (86-65) loss, away from clinching the MGL. In the SJL, Jacksonville (94-58) is a solid 5 1/2 games ahead of Columbus (90-65). Jacksonville's magic number is 4. Speaking of magic numbers and 4's: Jacksonville's Travis Johnson has seen his batting average dip to .390 and his quest for .400 is looking to be in jeopardy. The Streak Souffront Saga: Ruben (.238/.265/.332, -0.9 WAR) was 3 for 11 on the week, scoring once (26), driving in 2 runs (30), stealing one base (12), while also striking out 3 more times (68.) Brewers' Power Ranking: #16 (#1 L.A., #2 JAC, #3 POR, #4 COL, #5 PIT) Brewers' Record: 68-84, .447, 8th place MGL, 29 gb L.A. Attached Images Last edited by BirdWatcher; 08-10-2018 at 11:22 PM.