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| Milwaukee Brewers Team Report - April 25 |
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04/25/2003 |
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| (MySportsbook) - A six-game road trip down south didn't start exactly the way that the Milwaukee Brewers had hoped this week, but the team still expects to play well against the Atlanta Braves this weekend. On Thursday the Florida Marlins posted a 4-2 win over the Brewers to sweep a three-game set. Richie Sexson had three hits for Milwaukee, which has now lost four of its last six. Starting pitcher Todd Ritchie was tabbed for the loss, allowing nine hits and four runs in five innings. Matt Kinney followed wit |
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| Houston Astros Team Report - April 25 |
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04/25/2003 |
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| game with discomfort in his right elbow. Heading to the hill for the Astros tonight will be second-year man Jeriome Robertson. The lefty had a decent outing on Sunday when he surrendered three runs on seven hits in what turned into a 5-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on the road. Robertson, who currently has a 1-2 record with a lofty 6.53 ERA, has never faced the Expos. Houston, which is batting a collective .267, is third in the National League with 28 home runs but is ninth in the NL in runs scored with just 9 |
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| Florida Marlins Team Report - April 24 |
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04/24/2003 |
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| s for Florida. Armando Almanza (2-0) earned the victory despite allowing two hits in the 12th inning. Braden Looper also tossed two shutout innings. Mark Redman will get the ball for the Marlins tonight, when they finish up a three-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers. Redman (1-2, 3.80 ERA), allowed only two runs and six hits in five innings of work in the Marlins 6-3 setback to the New York Mets on Friday. He also struck out seven and walked two in receiving a no decision. Redman has faced the Brewers only once |
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| Reynolds wraps up successful weekend series |
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04/21/2003 |
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| as pitched. WHO'S NOT Struggling righthander Jason Marquis was optioned to Triple-A Richmond this past weekend. In three appearances this year for the Braves, Marquis has allowed 10 runs and 14 hits in 12 1/3 innings for a 6.57 ERA. The Braves have drawn just 57 walks this season, third-fewest in the National League. COMING UP The Braves continue their nine-game homestand Tuesday with the opener of a three-game set against the Cardinals. Atlanta will then play three at Turner Field versus the Milwaukee Brewers. |
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| Cards Rolen towards the top of the Central |
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04/17/2003 |
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| ff in recent days. St. Louis has recovered from its slumber to win four of its last five contests and climb within a 1/2 game of Chicago for first place in the Central. On Thursday, the Cards continued their hot streak with a 15-2 shellacking of the Milwaukee Brewers. Scott Rolen anchored the Cards' offensive attack in the victory, belting a pair of two-run homers in winning effort. It was Rolen's 13th career two-home run contest. Rolen pushed his batting average to .327 with four homers and 15 RBI for the seaso |
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| Brewers place Hammonds on DL |
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04/15/2003 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - The Milwaukee Brewers have placed outfielder Jeffrey Hammonds on the 15-day disabled list because of a high ankle sprain. Hammonds was injured in Monday's game against St. Louis when he jammed his Hammonds was injured in Monday's game against St. Louis when he jammed his right ankle leaping for a fourth-inning home run by Orlando Palmeiro. In his third season with Milwaukee, Hammonds is hitting just .158 with a homer and three runs batted in. He has just six hits in 38 at-bats t |
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| Pirates reschedule home-opener for Tuesday |
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04/07/2003 |
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| Pittsburgh, PA (MySportsbook) - The Pittsburgh Pirates rescheduled their home-opener against the Milwaukee Brewers for Tuesday at PNC Park because of inclement weather. Following an afternoon of steady rains and a forecast calling for temperatures in the 30s, Pirate officials decided to wait at least another day to open their 116th season at home. The contest is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. (et). "It's always disappointing not to be able to go out and play in front of your fans on Opening Day," said Pirates manage |
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| Padres place pitcher Witasick, others on DL |
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03/27/2003 |
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| 1 with a 9.00 ERA in three Cactus League games. Jarvis underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow last season and was limited to just seven starts. Walker, who has a left elbow strain, compiled an 0-2 record with a 9.00 earned run average in seven exhibition games. In 2001, Walker had "Tommy John" surgery on his left elbow and was limited to only 11 games. Meanwhile, the club claimed pitcher Mike Matthews off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers and gave pitcher Francisco Cordova his unconditional release. |
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| Brewers acquire Conti to improve outfield depth |
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03/24/2003 |
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| Mesa, AZ (MySportsbook) - The Milwaukee Brewers acquired outfielder Jason Conti from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in exchange for catcher Javier Valentin. The 28-year-old Conti is out of minor league options and will serve as a utility outfielder for the Brewers. Milwaukee's outfield contains three injury prone players in Brady Clark, Geoff Jenkins and Jeffrey Hammonds. Clark and Jenkins are both nursing minor injuries and Milwaukee needed to add some outfield insurance. "In Jason Conti, we have acquired an outfi |
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| Moving to the front row: Uecker wins Ford C. Frick Award |
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03/13/2003 |
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| Cooperstown, NY (MySportsbook) - Legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker was named the 2003 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually for major contributions to baseball broadcasting. The 68-year-old Uecker, who has called Milwaukee Brewers games the last 33 years, including 24 as the lead announcer, will receive the award at the annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sunday, July 27, in Cooperstown. He will be inducted into the broadcasters' wing at the Hall of Fame. Famously known for his saying |
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