[Nick Soulis]

Series #178



2009 Milwaukee Brewers
Record: 80-82
Finish: 3rd in NL Central
Manager: Ken Macha
Ball Park: Miller Park
WAR Leader: Prince Fielder (6.3)
Franchise Record: 2-7
2009 Season Record: 3-2
Hall of Famers: (0)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIL/2009.shtml

1939 Washington Senators
Record: 65-87
Finish: 6th in AL
Manager: Bucky Harris
Ball Park: Griffith Stadium
WAR Leader: Buddy Lewis (5.6)
Franchise Record: 2-11
1939 Season Record: 3-1
Hall of Famers: (2)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/WSH/1939.shtml
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Good Times In Milwaukee
Brewers Have No Issue Getting Past Stunned Senators



Game 1
At Miller Park
1939 Wshington Senators 3
2009 Milwaukee Brewers 8
WP: Y. Gallardo (1-0) LP: K. Chase (0-1) S: T. Hoffman (1)
HR: B. Lewis (1), C. Hart (1)
POG: Ryan Braun (4-5, 2 2B, RBI, 2 R, SB)
2009 Brewers Lead Series 1-0

In the opening game of the best-of-seven Field of Dreams series, the 2009 Milwaukee Brewers overwhelmed the 1939 Washington Senators with a commanding 8-3 victory at Miller Park. The Brewers wasted no time setting the tone, with Ryan Braun delivering a sensational performance. Braun went 4-for-5, including two doubles, scoring twice and driving in a run to claim Player of the Game honors. Corey Hart ignited the offense with a leadoff home run in the first inning, followed by Casey McGehee’s two-run single that gave Milwaukee an early 3-0 lead. Yovani Gallardo was sharp on the mound, pitching 7.1 innings and allowing three earned runs while fanning four, before Trevor Hoffman closed the door with 1.2 scoreless innings. The Senators managed a late spark in the eighth, thanks to Buddy Lewis’ three-run homer, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Milwaukee’s dominant start. With solid defense and timely hitting, the Brewers now lead the series 1-0. Game 2 is set for tomorrow night, with Milwaukee looking to capitalize on their home-field advantage.

Game 2
At Miller Park
1939 Wshington Senators 3
2009 Milwaukee Brewers 7
WP: C. Villanueva (1-0) LP: D. Leonard (0-1) S: T. Hoffman (2)
HR: B. Lewis (2), M. Gamel (1), C. McGehee 2 (2), R. Braun 2 (2), M. Cameron (1)
POG: Casey McGehee (3-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R)
2009 Brewers Lead Series 2-0

The Milwaukee Brewers took full control of the series with a commanding 7-3 victory over the Washington Senators in Game 2 of their best-of-seven Field of Dreams showdown. Casey McGehee led the charge, hammering two solo home runs and collecting three hits on the day, while Ryan Braun added to the offensive firepower with a pair of homers of his own, including a crucial seventh-inning blast. Milwaukee jumped ahead early thanks to Braun’s first-inning two-run shot, setting the tone for the night. Mike Cameron and Mat Gamel each added solo homers to bolster the Brewers’ attack. Carlos Villanueva delivered a strong performance on the mound, allowing just two runs over seven innings to earn the win. The Senators fought to stay in the game, with Buddy Lewis going deep in the eighth, but their offensive struggles proved costly. Now trailing 2-0 in the series, Washington will look to regroup as the series shifts to Griffith Stadium for Game 3 on Sunday.

Game 3
At Griffith Stadium
2009 Milwaukee Brewers 6
1939 Washington Senators 5
WP: D. Bush (1-0) LP: J. Krakauskas (0-1) S: T. Hoffman (3)
HR: None
POG: Dave Bush (6 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 96 P)
2009 Brewers Lead Series 3-0

The 2009 Milwaukee Brewers took a commanding 3-0 series lead over the 1939 Washington Senators with a narrow 6-5 victory at Griffith Stadium. The Brewers started strong, plating three runs in the first inning, highlighted by a two-run double from Prince Fielder. Dave Bush delivered a solid performance, tossing six innings of one-run ball while striking out three. The Senators, held in check for most of the game, made a furious ninth-inning rally, with Buddy Lewis’ two-run triple cutting the deficit to one. However, Trevor Hoffman shut the door, securing the save and moving the Brewers one step closer to a sweep.

Game 4
At Miller Park
2009 Milwaukee Brewers 2
1939 Washington Senators 5
WP: J. Haynes (1-0) LP: M. Parra (0-1) S: P. Appleton (1)
HR: R. Braun (3)
POG: Joe Haynes (8 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 110 P)
2009 Brewers Lead Series 3-1

Facing elimination, the 1939 Washington Senators delivered a commanding performance in Game 4, defeating the 2009 Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 at Griffith Stadium to extend the series. Joe Haynes was the hero of the night, pitching eight masterful innings, allowing just two hits while striking out six. The Senators jumped on Milwaukee starter Manny Parra early, scoring three runs in the first inning behind an RBI triple from George Case and a double by Bobby Estalella. They added two more in the third, highlighted by Buddy Myer’s two-run double. Milwaukee’s offense struggled against Haynes, managing only a solo home run from Ryan Braun in the fourth and a late ninth-inning rally that fell short. With the win, Washington staves off elimination and forces a Game 5, still trailing the series 3-1.

Game 5
At Miller Park
2009 Milwaukee Brewers 3
1939 Washington Senators 2
WP: Y. Gallardo (2-0) LP: K. Chase (0-2) S: T. Hoffman (4)
HR: P. Fielder (1)
POG: Yovani Gallardo (6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 102 P)

The Milwaukee 2009 Brewers closed out the best-of-seven series in dramatic fashion, edging the Washington 1939 Senators 3-2 at Griffith Stadium to claim a 4-1 series victory. Yovani Gallardo delivered a clutch performance on the mound, tossing six strong innings while allowing just two earned runs and striking out three. Prince Fielder provided the game’s biggest blow with a two-run home run in the fifth inning, giving Milwaukee the lead they would never relinquish. The Senators fought valiantly, with Stan West and Buddy Myer each tallying extra-base hits, but they couldn’t capitalize on key scoring opportunities. Trevor Hoffman sealed the victory with a perfect ninth inning, securing the save and setting off celebrations for the Brewers. As the rain fell over Washington, Milwaukee's players stormed the field, knowing they had etched their names into Field of Dreams history.

2009 Milwaukee Brewers Win Series 4 Games To 1

Series MVP:

(.476, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 3 2B, .500 OBP, 1.048 SLG)