Phillies-Brewers

Tonight pits the Brewers versus the best team in baseball, the Phillies. The Brewers are looking to get a win tonight after another disappointing series against the rival Cardinals. Cole Hamels goes for the Phils with Chris Narveson for the Crew. Milwaukee leads the season series against the Phils 2-1, but the Crew will face tough pitching in every game this series.

Brewers-Cardinals Game 1

Here we go again... The Crew takes on the Cardinals in Milwaukee tonight, with Shawn Marcum hurling for the Crew opposite Edwin Jackson. The Crew us hoping to add to their 10 and one half division lead over the Cardinals, as well as adding to their 3 game winning streak, and hopefull stroll into September red hot. The Crew has tied a franchise record in August, by winning 21 games, and they hope to take the record tonight. Should be another great game.

And the NL MVP goes to...

My name is Tyler Thalman and I'm a new writer for Running of the Sausages. There's a couple MVP candidates in the NL, and I would like to talk about them.

Kemp has been a monster for the Dodgers this year.

Matt Kemp who's batting .320 with 31 HR and 34 SB the first 30/30 guy since Ian Kinsler did it a couple years ago. The only downfall for Kemp is that he plays for the Dodgers who are terrible. It's not Kemp's fault that the Dodgers have an awful lineup that is centered around him and only him. Yeah ethier had the 30 game hit streak but after that happened have you ever heard of him again? If kemp goes on a tear for the last 3 weeks or so and ends being a 40/40 guy then maybe he will win it. With him being on the dodgers his chances are small.

As seen in this picture, Fielder has been on the ball all season. A true force at the plate.

Prince Fielder who's batting .295 with 29 HR and well no SB. Kemp is beating him in every catagory except for RBI, but only by 2. He's having an amazing year and if wasn't for Braun batting in front of him maybe Fielder would have over 110 RBI. It's his contract year and he's making a point for him to receive a very nice contract maybe even one that is more than Pujol's. Will he take a pay cut to stay with the Brewers? Maybe but this year he's thinking World Series and maybe even his first ever MVP award.

Braun and his Brewer fans have had a lot to celebrate about this year. He's been a big part of getting
the Brewers to where they are now. Hopefully this continues into the postseason to help the Brewers make a run.

Ryan Braun who's batting .334 with 25 HR and 30 SB. He should be able to get to 30/30 and might have a chance at 35/35. His team is demolishing the cardinals right now and have pretty much clinched a playoff spot. Now even though Kemp has better numbers than Braun does, why do more people think Braun will win over Kemp. It's because the people who vote for the MVP care about if your team is in the playoff hunt or not. Braun's team is and Kemp's isn't

Those are the only 3 guys in contention. Guys like Pujols, Howard and Votto; better luck next year.

If I was a voter for the MVP award my vote goes 1) Braun 2) Kemp 3) Fielder

Edited by: Sam Bornstein at 5:08 PM August 29, 2011
Pictures/Captions inserted by: Michael Natelli at 3:41 PM August 30, 2011

Brewers Win Again!!!!

The Crew secured the series victory today with a 6-4 win over the arch-rival Chicago Cubs. The Brewers jumped out to a 5-1 lead, before Alfonso Soriano doubled to left, scoring three off of Latroy Hawkins. That would be it for the scoring though, as the bullpen did it's job, and John Axford had a one-two-three inning to get the save in the ninth. Yovani pitched well once again, as he gets the win to move to 15-8 and Ryan Dempster took the loss, moving him to 10-10. The Crew goes at it once again tomorrow, as Zachary Greinke takes on Casey Coleman for the Cubs.

Interview with Chris McFarland

Chris McFarland was the 18th round pick for the Brewers. SB stands for Sam Bornstein, and CM stands for Chris McFarland.

SB- Has it always been your dream to play in the MLB?

CM- I remember watching a professional MLB game on TV when I was about 5 years old and I knew that was what I wanted to do, no one in my family ever played baseball but I asked my mom to sign my brother and I up. So I started playing when i was 6, was pretty good, and its been my goal since then.

SB- At what point did you realize you were going to pursue a career in baseball?

CM- When I turned 13 I started playing in Dallas and later in Houston to play against better competition, Lufkin has a number of great players but I wanted to play against kids from other areas and also to get more exposure.

SB- What is it like growing up as a young baseball player in the south?

CM- It's great playing in the south, you have to deal with the heat but you can pretty much play year round and that helps you get so much better and the competition is always high.

SB- Was there something that made you lean towards signing with the Brewers instead of attendings Rice?

CM- Just the chance to pursue my dream, I've heard about every opinion from many people on what I should or shouldn't do. But there's no telling what could have happened in three years if I went to school for the opportunity again.

SB- What was it like being drafted by the Brewers this year?

CM- Definitely a moment I'll never forget getting my name called, and I'm excited to get picked by a great organization.

SB- Have you had a chance to make it up to Milwaukee since you were drafted?

CM- No, I haven't. I've never been to Wisconsin at all.

SB- Most right-handed batters prefer left-handed pitchers. Do you?

CM- I actually prefer right-handed pitchers, the ball is a little more easier to pick up, lefties have a little more movement.

SB- Scouting reports have you playing shortstop and outfield. Which is your primary, and which do you prefer?

CM- I've played short pretty much my whole life and that's where I'm most comfortable. I haven't had much experience in the outfield, but I like playing center field. I don't mind where I play on the field as long as I'm playing.

SB- What is the best advice you've been given along the way?

CM- Making adjustments is what is going to get you to the next level, you always have something to get better at and also relax and have fun and remember baseball is a game.

Taylor Green called up

At long last, 3B Taylor Green has been called up to the Milwaukee Brewers and RHP side-arm pitcher Tim Dillard has been optioned to Triple-A Nashville. Taylor Green will wear number 5. This has been confirmed by Todd Tosiak on twitter.

Brewers Win!!

The Brewers took the opener tonight against the Cubs, 5-2. Randy Wolf pitched very well, and the Brewers got their offense going when Ryan Braun hit a double to score Corey Hart and Nyger Morgan. Braun then scored on the same play after a throwing error by Darwin Barney. That was all the Crew needed tonight as good pitching saved them once again. John Axford came in the ninth to close the door on the Cubs. The Brewers go at it once again tomorrow against the Cubs as Yo takes on Ryan Dempster.