Today In Brewer History: Sexson Saves Sheets

by Kyle Lobner on Apr 25, 2011 6:00 AM CDT in History

This day in 2003 wasn't a very notable one for Ben Sheets: In a start against the Braves he allowed five runs on eleven hits, walking one and striking out six over seven innings. Fortunately, it didn't matter: Richie Sexson carried the Brewers to victory anyway.

The Braves hadn't even come to bat yet when Sexson hit a three-run homer in the top of the first to take a 3-0 lead. He expanded the lead to 4-0 with a solo shot in the third, and after taking a break to double in the fourth he homered again in the sixth to give the Brewers an 11-5 advantage. All told, he went 4-for-5 in the game with a double, three home runs, four runs scored and five RBI. It was the second and final three-homer game of Sexson's Brewer career, and after leaving Milwaukee he never had another one.

Sexson's three homer game overshadowed an excellent offensive performance from John Vander Wal, who went 3-for-6 with two more home runs and a double, driving in six. Vander Wal played in 1372 major league games over his 14 year career, but that was one of only two games where he homered twice.

With help from the B-Ref Play Index, happy birthday today to:

1991-92 Brewer Darren Holmes, who turns 45.
1970-71 Brewer Lew Krausse, who turns 68.

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This day in Brewer history has special meaning to me

Twenty years ago today Chris Bosio tossed a complete game victory over the Texas Rangers in a game that took only 2:13.

It is also my daughter’s 20th birthday. I remember, late on the night of the 24th, my wife telling me to take my computer with us, so I could go to the game from the hospital. My daughter was born around 8AM. A few hours later I reluctantly left my wife and daughter to cover the game. I am forever grateful to Bosio for spinning an efficient complete game win, allowing me to return to my loved ones so quickly.

Happy Birthday Brynne!

by statsllc on Apr 25, 2011 6:45 AM CDT reply actions

good story

but why didn’t you name her Bosio in his honor?

Celebrating the addition of Greinke and mourning the loss of my man crush Cain

by molitorfan on Apr 25, 2011 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions

already born before the game

if he had imploded that day, just think of the ridicule she would have faced.

by PagsBrewCrew on Apr 25, 2011 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions

any time you want to toss a soft beanball, but only get called for a balk

do this

And as if the royals don’t have enough problems (or LaPorta)

by PagsBrewCrew on Apr 25, 2011 8:08 AM CDT reply actions

Crazy couple of plays.

Verlander’s play was one of the weirder things I’ve seen. I think he was laughing at himself afterwards. I can understand why the royals player thought he was out, the throw beat him by 10 feet. I guess the ss didn’t touch the bag but he had to have been within a couple of inches.

by Wisfan on Apr 25, 2011 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions

Looking over the schedule.

The Brewers need to have a good month of May and hopefully be several games over .500 because the June schedule is brutal. We have series at Boston, Florida and the Yankees and host the Cardinals, Rays and Twins. We also have the Mets at home and 4 at the Cubs.

by Wisfan on Apr 25, 2011 9:24 AM CDT reply actions

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