In what could be considered the most important game of the year so far, the Brewers went down to Busch Field Tuesday night for the first of a 2 game series with the Cardinals. Ben Sheets took the mound against Todd Wellemeyer. The Brewers hit the ball very well in the first inning and had bases loaded, but only scored 1 run on a Prince Fielder single. Sheets found himself in some trouble early, but always seemed to work out of it and come out clean. The Brewers added a second run in the 3rd inning on a Prince Fielder ground out after JJ Hardy lead off the inning with a stand up triple. Ben Sheets still had the game locked down, and would leave after 6 innings of work with a 5-0 lead after Ryan Braun belted a 2 run home run. Sheets would give up 5 hits and 2 walks, but surrender 0 runs. The Brewers bullpen did an excellent job only giving up 2 hits in their collective 3 innings of work. The Brewers really made a statement in the 9th inning when the scored 7 runs. Highlighted by a 2 run Bill Hall home run. The Crew came out and made a statement when they had to. At worst they leave St. Louis with the same 3 1/2 game lead on the wild card race, at best the leave with a 5 1/2 game lead. I Look for the Brewers to come out and make a statemnet Wednesday night.
Most Valuable Brewer: Ben Sheets, he pitched 6 strong innings, and held the Cardinals scoreless in a big game that they had to win.
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