Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Brewers Try to Blow It Again

Milwaukee gave up two unearned runs tonight, and in the 9th, with the game on the line, Weeks blew a basic 6-4-3 double play with a lollipop, off-the-mark throw to Fielder. No error, because you can't assume the double-play. (A stupid rule by the way).

Last night there was only one error, but there were a slew of misplays. Not all of the Brewers screw ups are showing in the box scores.

Weeks' misplay put two fast runners on base (Pence and Burke) with only a two run lead, and Berkman and Lee coming up. Fortunately, Cordero was able to strike out Berkman and get Lee on a 5-3 groundout. That's a tribute to Cordero, and a milestone too, as he set the Brewer record for single season saves (40).

Maybe Cordero should have been in the game last night.