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Brewers rally in six-run eighth to topple Rays
Christian Yelich chopped a tiebreaking two-run single in a six-run eighth inning, and the host Milwaukee Brewers rallied to an 8-2 win against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon.,Yelich and Garrett Mitchell (double, stolen base) each went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run. Brice Turang clubbed ...
Brewers turn to Jacob Misiorowski in series finale vs. Rays
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski on Wednesday afternoon in the deciding contest of a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays., ,The Rays will counter with fellow right-hander Drew Rasmussen (0-0. 1.80 ERA). Both Rasmussen and Misiorowski (1-0, 1.80) we...
Brandon Woodruff, Brewers best Rays in Shane McClanahan's return
Gary Sanchez and Jake Bauers homered and Brandon Woodruff pitched five effective innings in his season debut, pacing the Milwaukee Brewers past the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Tuesday.,The result spoiled the first appearance for Tampa Bay starter Shane McClanahan in 972 days.,Woodruff (1-0), who ...
World Cup qualifying roundup: Bosnia-Herzegovina shocks Italy
For the third consecutive tournament, four-time World Cup winners Italy will be on the outside looking in during World Cup competition.,In UEFA playoff action on Tuesday, host Bosnia-Herzegovina defeated Italy in penalty kicks in the city of Zenica, knocking FIFA's 12th-ranked team out of considerat...
World Cup European roundup: Bosnia-Herzegovina shocks Italy
For the third consecutive time, four-time World Cup winners Italy will be on the outside looking in during World Cup competition.,In World Cup European playoff action on Tuesday, Bosnia-Herzegovina defeated Italy in penalty kicks to knock FIFA's 12th-ranked team out of consideration. Italy has not b...
Starting pitchers for Brewers, Rays make long-awaited returns
Veteran right-hander Brandon Woodruff, who missed the playoffs due to an injury, will make his season debut Tuesday for the Milwaukee Brewers against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Shane McClanahan, who is making his first big league start in more than two years following injuries.,The ...
9th-inning rally propels Rays to win over Brewers
Nick Fortes doubled home the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to give the visiting Tampa Bay Rays a 3-2 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in the opener of the three-game series.,Tampa Bay's Jonny DeLuca, who tied it 2-2 with a leadoff homer in the seventh, battled back from a 1-2...
Brewers send cash to Giants for OF Luis Matos
The Milwaukee Brewers beefed up their outfield depth Monday by acquiring Luis Matos from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash.,The Giants designated the 24-year-old Matos for reassignment last week, which limited their leverage in the deal. ,Matos was regarded as highly as a Top 30 prospect...
Providence F Duncan Powell arrested for disorderly conduct
Providence forward Duncan Powell was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct Sunday in Cranston, R.I., authorities said.,The 23-year-old senior's ex-girlfriend told police that Powell hit her and made threats against her and her friends, according to a WJAR report.,Powell was scheduled...
Brewers turn to LHP Kyle Harrison in series opener vs. Rays
The task of continuing the Brewers' perfect start will fall on left-hander Kyle Harrison, who will make his Milwaukee debut against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series.,The Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox with a 9-7 comeback ...
Brewers escape five-run hole for sweep of White Sox
Christian Yelich capped a six-run eighth-inning rally with a three-run pinch-hit home run to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 9-7 comeback victory over the visiting Chicago White Sox and a sweep of the opening three-game series on Sunday.,The Brewers, who trailed 7-2 after three innings, loaded the base...
Why WrestleMania Season Doesn’t Feel Like WrestleMania Right Now
WrestleMania season is here, but fan excitement is lacking. A look at WWE’s struggles with ticket prices, storylines and star power....
Brewers RHP Brandon Sproat to take his swing at strikeout-prone White Sox
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to right-hander Brandon Sproat on Sunday to try to complete a season-opening sweep of the visiting Chicago White Sox, who will counter with left-hander Anthony Kay in a matchup of pitchers making their debuts for their new teams.,The Brewers scored three runs in the f...
Brice Turang provides lift as Brewers handle White Sox
Chad Patrick pitched effectively into the fifth inning and Brice Turang doubled twice to pace the Milwaukee Brewers past the visiting Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Saturday night for their second consecutive victory.,Aaron Ashby (1-0) got the win with 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. Patrick allowed on...
Brewers promote C prospect Jeferson Quero, place IB Andrew Vaughn on IL
The Milwaukee Brewers recalled top catching prospect Jeferson Quero and placed first baseman Andrew Vaughn on the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday's game against the visiting Chicago White Sox. ,Vaughn fractured the hamate bone in his left hand on Opening Day and will undergo surgery on Monday,...
Reports: Brewers to call up top catching prospect Jeferson Quero
The Milwaukee Brewers are set to call up their top catching prospect Jeferson Quero to make his major league debut, multiple outlets reported Saturday.,A corresponding roster move will need to be made before Saturday's game against the visiting Chicago White Sox. Quero, 23, is ranked by MLB.com as t...
Midgame surge sends No. 1 UCLA past Minnesota, into Elite Eight
Kiki Rice put up 21 points to lead four scorers in double figures for top-seeded UCLA, and the Bruins overwhelmed Big Ten Conference counterpart Minnesota in the second half en route to an 80-56 win on Friday in an Women's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game at Sacramento.,UCLA (34-1) moved one victory aw...
No. 1 Duke outlasts No. 5 St. John's 80-75 in Sweet 16 thriller
WASHINGTON -- Isaiah Evans scored 25 points, Cameron Boozer added 22 points and 10 rebounds and No. 1 seed Duke defeated No. 5 St. John's 80-75 on Friday night to reach the NCAA Tournament East Regional final.,Caleb Foster recovered from a right foot fracture to add 11 points -- all after halftime -...
Brewers have tough act to follow in Game 2 vs. White Sox
Chad Patrick has a tough act to follow when he takes the mound for the Milwaukee Brewers against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Saturday.,Patrick, 3-8 with a 3.53 ERA last season, will be opposed by right-hander Sean Burke, 4-11 with a 4.22 ERA in 28 games, including 22 starts.,Both teams were id...
Brewers pitchers strike out 20 in demolition of White Sox
Sal Frelick and Jake Bauers homered and hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski shook off a leadoff home run to strike out 11 over five innings as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the visiting Chicago White Sox 14-2 on Thursday in the season opener for both teams., ,Misiorowski (1-0), named to the All-Star team...