Brewers vs Cubs Game 3, September 18th

I am running out of words.........What looked to be masterfully managed game and a very well played game by the Brewers turned terribly wrong. Dave Bush made the start for the Brewers a day earlier than originally planned, but pitched very well. The Brewers were able to make Rich Harden work in the first inning, they made him throw 38 total pitches, and had the bases loaded, but were only able to score 1 run. The Brewers were down 2-1 going into the 6th inning, then they really got going. The Crew was able to put 4 runs in the inning and added an insurance run in the 9th to lead 6-2 going into the bottom of the 9th. Closer Salomon Torres came in and recorded the first 2 outs of the inning with no problems. Then it wasn't pretty, Aramis Ramierz doubled and Jim Edmonds singled bringing up Geovanny Soto. Soto tied the game with 1 swing of the bat. The Brewers were lucky to get out of the inning and into extra innings. Friday's starter Seth McClung was forced to enter the game, and he pitched very well in the 10th and 11th striking out 4 batters. The Brewers were unable to score in the 10th or 11th, and were unable to capitalize in the 12th with runners on 3rd and 2nd with 0 outs. Carlos Villanueva pitched the 12th and the Cubs were able to score and win the game 7-6.

Most Valuable Brewer: Dale Sveum, he managed his bullpen very well and put the team in a chance to win. His only error was turning the team over to their most trusty pitcher this season.