Reds vs Brewers Game 2, September 9th

The Major League Baseball schedule consists of 162 games, the Brewers have played 145 games this year. With 17 games remaining the Brewers find themselves in trouble. They are lucky to be clinging to a 3 game lead in the wild card race. There are not too many positives to come way from the Brewers latest loss Tuesday night at the hands of the Reds. The Brewers looked to be in business in the 1st inning with the bases loaded and 1 out. The Brewers were unable to bust the game open, and were only able to score 1 run. Jeff Suppan started the game well, but got into some trouble in the 6th inning, giving up a 2 run homer to Edwin Encarnacion, and a solo shot to promising young outfielder Jay Bruce. The Crew continued to struggle at the plate. In the bottom of the 7th, after a Mike Cameron strike out, Bill Hall was walked and Jason Kendal was hit by a pitch. Ray Durham then pinch hit for the pitchers spot and he hit a 3 run homer to tie the game at 4. The Brewers would then continue to frustrate Brewer fans everywhere due to their inability to execute with runners in scoring piston and score runs when needed. Long story shirt, the Brewers went into extra innings and fell to the Reds in 11th inning by a score of 5-4.

Most Valuable Brewer: Ray Durham, he hit a huge pinch hit home run to tie the game.