(LEARFIELD/WNFL) – A seven-run rally in the sixth inning powered the Milwaukee Brewers to a sweep of a weekend series in Colorado against the Rockies.
Milwaukee trailed 3-1 before the big inning and won the game 12-4.
Rookie Shane Drohan picked up his third victory. Drohan went 6 1/3 innings, giving up 3 runs on 5 hits and 1 walk while striking out 3.
What did Brewers manager Pat Murphy have to say about Drohan’s outing?
Murphy talked about what he likes about Drohan.
Gary Sanchez hit his first homer since early April.
With the Brewers scoring 12 runs, Murphy was asked if his batters were more aggressive at the plate.
The Brewers maintain a five-game lead in the National League Central Division and have a 40-23 record. It’s the quickest the Brewers have gotten to 40 wins in team history.
The Brewers continue their road trip as they begin a series against the Athletics starting tonight in Las Vegas.
Kyle Harrison who is 7-1 with a 1.57 ERA will start for the Brewers.
The Athletics will counter with Jeffrey Springs who is 3-6 with a 4.37 ERA.
The Athletics are 31-34 and in third place in the American League West. The Athletics are 4-6 in their last 10 games, 11-17 at home and 13-20 against teams with a .500 or better record.
The Brewers are 7-3 in their last 10 games, are 19-10 and 17-9 against teams with below .500 records.
Tonight’s game can be heard beginning with the pre-game show at 8:30 with the pre-game show on 97.5 and 1360 WTAQ.
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