Brewers vs Reds Game 2, August 5th

Is it possible that a dugout scuffle could wake up the Brewers and motivate them even more? Unlikely, but it did appear that way Tuesday night. The day after Prince Fielder was seen pushing Manny Parra in the dugout and players were physically restraining Prince, the Brewers bats woke up. The Brewers had to face the young Reds ace Edison Volquez. The Brewers had their bats going early when Cory Hart hit a 2-RBI triple in the first inning. Brewers starter David Bush gave up a run in the bottom of the first, but was dialed in from there on. The Brewers continued to put up 5 total runs on Volquez in 5 innings. In the 7th inning with Ryan Braun on first, Prince Fielder came to the plate to face Nick Masset. After 2 high and inside pitches, that visibly upset Fielder, the next pitch was crushed over the center field wall. JJ Hardy broke out of his slump at the plate too, going 2-5. Meanwhile Dave Bush was looking like he was back on track. Bush went 7 innings, only giving up the 1 run and striking out 7. As the Brewers cruised to a 8-1 victory.

Most Valuable Brewer: Dave Bush. Bush got the start on the road because Yost finally got rid of the platoon of the starting pitchers. Bush pitched very well against a good pitting Reds lineup.