Today In Brewer History: Happy Trails, Trevor Hoffman

On this day one year ago, the Brewers swept a doubleheader against the Mets at Citi Field. John Axford pitched a perfect ninth for the save in game one, opening the door for Trevor Hoffman to get one last moment under the bright lights in the nightcap.

The Brewers were leading 3-1 in the ninth when Hoffman was called upon to relieve Zach Braddock, and he retired the three batters he faced in order to finish off the night. The save was his tenth of the season and the 601st of his career, a record at the time. The game turned out to be Hoffman's final major league appearance.

With help from Brewerfan.net and the B-Ref Play Index, happy birthday to:

• Brevard County Manatee Tyler Thornburg, who turns 23.
• 1997 Brewer Eddy Diaz, who turns 40.
• 1998 Brewer Joe Hudson, who turns 41.
• 1986-90 Brewer Rob Deer, who turns 51.
• Mark Attanasio, who turns 54.
• 2009-10 Brewer manager Ken Macha, who turns 61.

Also, happy anniversary to relief pitcher Chuck Taylor: He had his only Brewer hit on this day in 1972.