What We Learned: Brewers split series with Nationals

This Weekend's Results

Brewers 8, Nationals 4

Aramis Ramirez put on a show on Friday, doing more than enough to carry the Brewers by himself. He went 3-for-4 with five RBI in the game, all coming on doubles. It backed up a good outing from Mike Fiers, who allowed three runs in seven innings of work. Gerardo Parra and Adam Lind each also had three-hit days in the win.

Nationals 7, Brewers 2

Jimmy Nelson's up and down season continued on Saturday. He allowed seven runs in five innings to the Nationals on Saturday. Jean Segura and Scooter Gennett accounted for the two Brewers runs scored in the game.

Nationals 4, Brewers 0

There's not much to say about this one. Max Scherzer nearly had a perfect game. He struck out 16 Brewers in the start. The one hit he allowed was a single to Carlos Gomez.  Taylor Jungmann took the tough loss after allowing two runs in five innings.

Brewers News & Notes

• There are a few Brewers draft picks from last week's draft that are currently pitching in the College World Series. Derek has a list of Brewers picks to watch as the series goes on.
• Aramis Ramirez's name has been thrown around in trade talks a lot recently. Adam McCalvy of Brewers.com notes that Ramirez won't let the trade talks bother him since he has no control over what happens to him or where he would go.
• There's no one more frustrated with Jimmy Nelson's performance this season than Nelson himself. Adam McCalvy reports that Jimmy Nelson sees his inconsistency as unacceptable.
• During last week's draft, the Brewers had several pieces in place to memorialize the late scouting director Bruce Seid. Adam McCalvy talks about the presence that Seid had during the draft.
• Pete Schwichtenberg of Reviewing the Brew notes that 10 Brewers are listed in Jon Heyman's list of the top 40 MLB trade candidates.
• Nicholas Zettel of Disciples of Uecker analyzes Taylor Jungmann's performance following his tough luck loss yesterday.

Minor League Update

News & Notes

• By winning their three games against Mississippi over the weekend, the Biloxi Shuckers clinched a playoff spot in the Southern League playoffs in September.
• Pete Schwichtenberg of Reviewing the Brew has a farm report for the Biloxi Shuckers.
• Michael Trzinski of Reviewing the Brew looks at the 1983 minor league season of Carlos Ponce.

NL Central Update

• Royals @ Cardinals
  Friday: Cardinals 4, Royals 0
  Saturday: Cardinals 3, Royals 2
  Sunday: Postponed
• Phillies @ Pirates
  Friday: Pirates 1, Phillies 0
  Saturday: Pirates 4, Phillies 3
  Sunday: Pirates 1, Phillies 0
• Reds @ Cubs
  Friday: Reds 5, Cubs 4
  Saturday: Cubs 4, Reds 3
  Sunday: Cubs 2, Reds 1

Today's Division Games

• White Sox (Carlos Rodon) @ Pirates (Francisco Liriano) - 6:05 pm
• Reds (Jon Moscot) @ Tigers (Anibal Sanchez) - 6:08 pm
• Indians (Trevor Bauer) @ Cubs (Jake Arrieta) - 7:05 pm
• Twins (Trevor May) @ Cardinals (John Lackey) - 7:15 pm

Around Baseball

Roster News

• The Angels signed RHP Jo-Jo Reyes to a minor-league deal.
• The Athletics signed outfielder Dayan Viciedo to a minor-league deal.
• The Braves outrighed LHP Yean Carlos Gil.
• The Diamondbacks designated RHP J.C. Ramirez for assignment.
• The Indians promoted top prospect and shortstop Francisco Lindor.
• The Mariners designated outfielder/second baseman Rickie Weeks for assignment.
• The Mets claimed outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis off waivers.
• The Phillies recalled outfielder Domonic Brown and optioned outfielder Darin Ruf.
• The Reds released pitcher Jason Marquis.
• The Twins promoted top prospect and center fielder Byron Buxton.
• The Yankees outrighted RHP Esmil Rogers.

Today's Action

The Brewers begin a four-game home/home series against the Royals tonight. Kyle Lohse is up first, facing Edinson Volquez in tonight's game. First pitch is at 7:10 pm.