Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Fielder comes through with a game-winning base hit

1B Prince Fielder came through with a game-winning base hit in the 8th inning as the Crew even the series. The final score was 5-4. The rubber game is Thursday at 1:05PM CDT.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Braun to start in All-Star Game, Fielder an alternate

OF Ryan Braun was voted a starting outfielder for the National League for the second straight season. 1B Prince Fielder was named an alternate to the Cardinals' Albert Pujols. The All-Star Game is July 14th in St. Louis.

Crew lose series to North siders

The Chubs buried the Crew from the get go Sunday. Chicago scored 2 in the bottom of the 1st inning on their way to winning the game and the series over the Brewers. The final score was 8-2. After a off day Monday, the Brewers open a 3-game series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday. Game 1 is at 7:05PM CDT.

QB Steve McNair found dead in Tennessee

Former NFL QB Steve McNair, who played for the Oilers/Titans franchise and the Ravens, was found dead Saturday in Tennessee. He was 36. R.I.P. Air McNair.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Brewers blast bombs at Wrigley

The Brewers brought their bats to celebrate the 4th of July down at Wrigley. The final score was 11-2. The Crew will try for a series split Sunday at 1:20PM CDT.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Brewers routed at Wrigley

The Brewers were routed by the Chubs Thursday. The Chubs opened up with a 4-0 in the 1st inning on their way to winning, 9-5. Game 2 is 1:20PM CDT Friday.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Brewers lose finale to Metropolitans

RHP Yovani Gallardo struck out 12 batters and allowed one run in 7 innings Wednesday. Unfortunately, the final score was Mets 1, Brewers 0. The Crew open a four game series at Wrigley Field against the Chubs. Game 1 is Thursday at 7:05PM CDT.

Actor Karl Malden dies at 97

Actor Karl Malden died Wednesday of natural causes. He was 97.

He won a Oscar for his supporting acting role in "A Streetcar Named Desire," but I remember him more for his American Express commercials.