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Yesterday's Results
The Brewers had the day off.
Brewers News & Notes
- Do the Brewers have the best fan base in baseball? It's something that could be argued, but one ranking from TicketCity.com has the Brewers at #4.
- In preparation for the start of the Indians series, Derek posted a series preview of the Brewers-Indians series yesterday.
- The Brewers recent success has reflected well on manager Craig Counsell, Mike Bauman of MLB.com notes that the recent hot stretch has created a more positive outlook for the future of the franchise.
- Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel notes that, in preparation for Matt Garza's return today, the Brewers optioned RHP Tyler Cravy to Colorado Springs yesterday.
Minor League Update
| Team | Level | Record | Yesterday | Today |
| Colorado Springs Sky Sox | AAA | 38-55 | Nashville 10, Colorado Springs 5 | Nasville @ Colorado Springs |
| Biloxi Shuckers | AA | 53-38 | Mobile 4, Biloxi 0 | Mobile @ Biloxi |
| Brevard County Manatees | A+ | 39-53 | Tampa @ Brevard County (PPD) | Tampa @ Brevard County (DH) |
| Wisconsin Timber Rattlers | A | 31-63 | Wisconsin 3, Kane County 2 | Wisconsin @ Cedar Rapids |
| DSL Brewers | R | 17-26 | DSL Tigers 7, DSL Brewers 5 | DSL Brewers @ DSL Tigers |
| Helena Brewers | R | 14-16 | Orem 10, Helena 3 | Orem @ Helena |
| AZL Brewers | R | 9-15 | AZL Royals 9, AZL Brewers 2 | AZL Dodgers @ AZL Brewers |
News & Notes
- Hiram Burgos was named PCL Pitcher of the Week. He pitched six scoreless innings in a start against New Orleans last week.
NL Central Update
| Team | W | L |
| Cardinals | 58 | 34 |
| Pirates | 54 | 38 |
| Cubs | 49 | 42 |
| Reds | 41 | 49 |
| Brewers | 41 | 52 |
- Reds 5, Cubs 4
- Pirates 10, Royals 7
- Cardinals had the day off.
Today's Division Games
- Cubs (Jason Hammel) @ Reds (Raisel Iglesias) - 6:10 pm
- Cardinals (Michael Wacha) @ White Sox (Carlos Rodon) - 7:10 pm
- Pirates (Gerrit Cole) @ Royals (Jason Vargas) - 7:10 pm
Around Baseball
Roster News
- The Braves reinstated LHP Ander McKirahan from his 80-game suspension and optioned RHP Ryan Kelly.
- The Cardinals will promote outfielder Stephen Piscotty prior to today's game against the White Sox.
- The Giants designated reliever Jean Machi for assignment.
- The Phillies placed RHP Chad Billingsley on the 15-day DL with a strained right flexor tendon.
- The Pirates placed Jordy Mercer on the 15-day DL with a sprained MCL and recalled infielder Brent Morel. Mercer is expected to miss six weeks.
- The Red Sox designated catcher Sandy Leon for assignment.
Today's Action
The Brewers finish up their five-game homestand with a two-game series against the Indians beginning tonight. In game one, Matt Garza takes on Danny Salazar. First pitch is at 7:10 pm.