Big Day for Weeks in 14-5 Brewers Win
The Milwaukee Brewers relied on the hitting of second baseman Rickie Weeks to
stop the Atlanta Braves, 14-5. For the game, Weeks was 3 for 4 with a home run
and 2 singles. He scored 2 times and drove in 3. Milwaukee goes to 3-4. In the
bottom of the second, Yuniesky Betancourt hit a 2-run home run. The 1st home
run of the season for the Milwaukee shortstop put the Brewers on top, 2-1.
"It's nice to come out on top today," said Betancourt.
Box Score
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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R
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H
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E
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Atlanta Braves (1-6)
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0
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1
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0
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0
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2
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0
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2
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0
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0
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5
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10
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1
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Milwaukee Brewers (3-4)
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0
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8
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3
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2
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0
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0
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0
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1
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X
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14
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15
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1
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The bats came alive, even Yuni as the Brewers put up 8 in the 2nd and
took at 14-1 lead after 4 innings and never looked back finishing it
14-5. Yovani Gallardo gave up 5 in 7 IP but the game was never in
doubt. Yo even got in on the fun going 2/3 with a double and and RBI.
Notes:
- record 3-4 on pace for 69-93
- WP Gallardo (1-1)
- HR Yuni (1) Weeks (1) Kottaras (1)
- attendance 26872 total 127538 average 31884
Standings:
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W |
L |
% |
GB |
| St Louis Cardinals |
6 |
0 |
1.000 |
- |
| Chicago Cubs |
5 |
1 |
1.000 |
1.0 |
| Cincinnati Reds |
5 |
1 |
1.000 |
1.0 |
| Milwaukee Brewers |
3 |
4 |
1.000 |
3.5 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates |
2 |
5 |
1.000 |
4.5 |
| Houston Astros |
1 |
5 |
1.000 |
5.0 |
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