It Could Have Been Worse, Milwaukee

March 31, 2011 by Dave Heller · Leave a Comment

Opening day 2011 saw the Milwaukee Brewers suffer an improbable defeat, allowing four runs in the ninth inning â€“ punctuated by a two-out, three-run game-winning home run by Ramon Hernandez â€“ in a 7-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. A deflating loss? Yes. Crushing? No doubt. Frustrating? Of course. The worst loss in opening day […]

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Gibbons Homers Off Fellow Indy Leaguer in Major League Game

September 14, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment

While concentrating on the finalizing of playoff pairings, one cannot help but wonder how many Atlantic League fans took notice of the special moment that took place Sunday when two of the leagueâ€™s current major leaguers squared off against each other. On this occasion, two onetime Long Island Ducks were standing 60 feet, six inches […]

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