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The Brewers are doing what you need to do if you expect to win a pennant: dominating the worst teams. They once again get a 3-game sweep of the Sting, this time at Charlotte.
The Brewers got a 4-1 victory in the first game in spite of losing starting pitcher Diego Ramirez to an elbow ailment (inflammation) in the 4th inning. Four relievers held the Sting scoreless from there, with Adam Getchell (2-0, 2.55) getting credit for the victory.
The offense got hot in game 2, led by Chad Brown (.290/.324/.380) who went 4 for 5 and hit his 20th double. Brown also stole 2 bases and is up to 31 on the season (with just 8 times caught stealing.) The Brewers won 8-3. Staff ace Daniel Torres improved to 13-4 (2.57).
Steve Alonso, with a little help from closer Miguel Solis, shut-out the Sting in game 3. Alonso (14-7, 3.18) worked 8 innings, scattering 6 hits, striking out 7 and walking just 2. Miguel Solis picked up his 26th save of the season and has a 2.20 ERA in 1969. The offense didn't do much, scoring just 2 runs. But it was enough with the Brewers usual great pitching and defense carrying the day.
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