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BirdWatcher · 02-10-2019, 01:04 PM

Next up for the Brewers at home- a 4-game series against Charlotte (including another Sunday doubleheader.)

The result was a series split.

Nominal ace Cheol-han Lee had another disappointing start in game 1, as he allowed 5 runs (4 earned) on 7 hits in 7 2/3rds innings pitched. He left the game with the Brewers trailing 5-2. The offense took him off the hook with a 4 run 8th inning. After loading the bases with a pair of singles and a walk, Jamison Bash, who was given a rare day off from starting at third base, walked up to the plate as a pinch-hitter with 2 outs and the bases juiced. Bash worked the first 7 pitches to a 3-2 count, then banged the 8th pitch of the at-bat for a towering opposite field homer down the rightfield line to give the Brewers the 6-5 lead that would prove to be the final score.

The Brewers were shut-out, 4-0, in game 2 by lefty Erik Sloan (4-4, 3.74). Harry Lyerly took the loss for the Brewers, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits while striking out 8 and walking 2 in 8 innings pitched. Lyerly falls to 5-3 with a 3.62 ERA. The Brewers offense only manages 3 singles and a pair of walks against Sloan and 2 Sting relievers.

The Brewers picked up a 5-3 win in the first game of the Sunday double-header. Adam Getchell got the start and lasted just 4 2/3rds innings, giving up 3 runs on 5 hits. But veteran Will Smart came out of the bullpen to pitch 2 scoreless innings (Smart is making a good case for a return to the rotation) and gets the win to go to 2-0 with a perfect 0.00 ERA. Ruben Souffront (yes, I know it's been awhile since I've mentioned him) has seen limited play this year but of late is starting to get a bit hot at the plate and went 3 for 4 in the game to lift his batting average to .295. Miguel Solis got his 4th save and now has an ERA of 0.77.

The Brewers had good chances to win the night-cap and take the series, but they couldn't capitalize and ended up losing in 10 innings, 4-3. On the plus side, Ruben Souffront (.308/.324/.415) was 2 for 4 in the game, hit his 2nd double of the season and picked up his 3rd stolen base. With Pat Rondeau (.200/.200/.280) suffering through an extended slump thus far in 1971, Ruben may likely be getting more playing time going forward.

02-10-2019, 01:04 PM	#809
BirdWatcher Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 4,263	May 21-23, 1971, versus Charlotte Next up for the Brewers at home- a 4-game series against Charlotte (including another Sunday doubleheader.) The result was a series split. Nominal ace Cheol-han Lee had another disappointing start in game 1, as he allowed 5 runs (4 earned) on 7 hits in 7 2/3rds innings pitched. He left the game with the Brewers trailing 5-2. The offense took him off the hook with a 4 run 8th inning. After loading the bases with a pair of singles and a walk, Jamison Bash, who was given a rare day off from starting at third base, walked up to the plate as a pinch-hitter with 2 outs and the bases juiced. Bash worked the first 7 pitches to a 3-2 count, then banged the 8th pitch of the at-bat for a towering opposite field homer down the rightfield line to give the Brewers the 6-5 lead that would prove to be the final score. The Brewers were shut-out, 4-0, in game 2 by lefty Erik Sloan (4-4, 3.74). Harry Lyerly took the loss for the Brewers, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits while striking out 8 and walking 2 in 8 innings pitched. Lyerly falls to 5-3 with a 3.62 ERA. The Brewers offense only manages 3 singles and a pair of walks against Sloan and 2 Sting relievers. The Brewers picked up a 5-3 win in the first game of the Sunday double-header. Adam Getchell got the start and lasted just 4 2/3rds innings, giving up 3 runs on 5 hits. But veteran Will Smart came out of the bullpen to pitch 2 scoreless innings (Smart is making a good case for a return to the rotation) and gets the win to go to 2-0 with a perfect 0.00 ERA. Ruben Souffront (yes, I know it's been awhile since I've mentioned him) has seen limited play this year but of late is starting to get a bit hot at the plate and went 3 for 4 in the game to lift his batting average to .295. Miguel Solis got his 4th save and now has an ERA of 0.77. The Brewers had good chances to win the night-cap and take the series, but they couldn't capitalize and ended up losing in 10 innings, 4-3. On the plus side, Ruben Souffront (.308/.324/.415) was 2 for 4 in the game, hit his 2nd double of the season and picked up his 3rd stolen base. With Pat Rondeau (.200/.200/.280) suffering through an extended slump thus far in 1971, Ruben may likely be getting more playing time going forward. Attached Images