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What We Learned: Brewers salvage series against Reds

The Brewers managed to win one game out of three against the Reds over the weekend. We discuss that and more in today’s what We Learned.

Cincinnati Reds v Milwaukee Brewers Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images

This Weekend’s Results

Reds 7, Brewers 4

Reds 11, Brewers 5

Brewers 7, Reds 3

Brewers News and Notes

Links from BCB

There’s No Room for Carlos Gomez in the Milwaukee Brewers Outfield | Kyle Lesniewski, BCB

Carlos Gomez remains in DFA limbo as the Astros figure out what to do with him. Unfortunately, a reunion with the Brewers just wouldn’t work.

Sunday Sundries: Week 19 | eddiemathews, BCB

Looking back at week 19 of the Brewers season.

It’s a long way to the top | Hank’s intentional walkies, BCB FanPost

In the category of Crimes Against Humanity, Hank’s intentional walkies rewrites an AC/DC song.

Links from Other Sites

Scoring every frame rarer than perfect game | Adam McCalvy, Brewers.com

Though few fans realized what was happening, Thursday’s feat where the Brewers scored in every innings has only happened 19 times in 116 years, which makes it rarer than a perfect game.

Guerra plays catch; 'All positives' on DL | Curt Hogg, Brewers.com

Signs are good as Junior Guerra continues to recover from his right elbow inflammation. Meanwhile, Jacob Barnes, Will Middlebrooks, and Domingo Santana are also progressing in their recoveries, and could all be back within a few weeks.

Braun a prime example of ‘longevity, consistency’ | Curt Hogg, Brewers.com

Ryan Braun demonstrated on Sunday why he is still one of the elite players in MLB.

Maldonado, Pina catching on fast for Crew | Curt Hogg, Brewers.com

In the few weeks since Jonathan Lucroy was traded away, Martin Maldonado and Manny Pina have helped fill the gap.

The Hope and Joy of Orlando Arcia | Julien Assouline, BP Milwaukee

Though the Brewers have no chance to make the playoffs this year, there’s still plenty of hope in the minor leagues, led by top prospect Orlando Arcia.

Minor League Update

Affiliate Update

Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA) | 57-61

  • Friday: Albuquerque 7, Colorado Springs 4
  • Saturday: Albuquerque 13, Colorado Springs 7
  • Sunday: Albuquerque 3, Colorado Springs 1
  • Monday: Albuquerque @ Colorado Springs | 7:35 pm

Biloxi Shuckers (AA) | 58-60

  • Friday: Biloxi 1, Jackson 3
  • Saturday: Biloxi 3, Jackson 5
  • Sunday: Biloxi 1, Jackson 5
  • Monday: Biloxi @ Jackson | 7:05 pm

Brevard County Manatees (A+) | 37-81

  • Friday: Brevard County 2, Dunedin 6
  • Saturday: Brevard County 3, Dunedin 4
  • Sunday: Daytona 9, Brevard County 3
  • Monday: Brevard County @ Daytona | 6:05 pm

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A) | 57-62

  • Friday: Wisconsin 0, Beloit 6
  • Saturday: Wisconsin 4, Beloit 3
  • Sunday: Wisconsin 1, Beloit 3
  • Monday: Wisconsin @ Kane County | 6:30 pm

DSL Brewers (R) | 20-40

  • Friday: DSL Nationals 2, DSL Brewers 6
  • Saturday: DSL Brewers 2, DSL Nationals 3
  • Sunday: No Game
  • Monday: DSL Yankees2 @ DSL Brewers | 9:30 am

Helena Brewers (R) | 21-30

  • Friday: Orem 2, Helena 6
  • Saturday: Orem 5, Helena 1
  • Sunday: Orem 4, Helena 9
  • Monday: Grand Junction @ Helena | 8:05 pm

AZL Brewers (R) | 18-24

  • Friday: AZL White Sox 7, AZL Brewers 14
  • Saturday: No Game
  • Sunday: AZL Brewers 11, AZL Indians 4
  • Monday: AZL Indians @ AZL Brewers | 9:00 pm

News and Notes

Brandon Woodruff: Breaking Through in 2016 | Kyle Lesniewski, BCB

Though he wasn’t on the minor-league radar at the start of the season, Brandon Woodruff is working his way to pitcher of the year in the Brewers system.

NL Central Updates

This Weekend’s Games

Cardinals @ Cubs

  • Cardinals 2, Cubs 13
  • Cardinals 8, Cubs 4
  • Cardinals 6, Cubs 4

Pirates @ Dodgers

  • Pirates 5, Dodgers 1
  • Pirates 4, Dodgers 8
  • Pirates 11, Dodgers 3

Today's Games

  • Marlins (David Phelps) @ Reds (Brandon Finnegan) | 6:10 pm
  • Pirates (Ryan Vogelsong) @ Giants (Matt Moore) | 9:15 pm

Today's Action

The Brewers have the day off. They play a doubleheader to open the series against the Cubs tomorrow.