 Posted: Wed 6:04, 27 Nov 2013 Post subject: after being given a four-run lead |
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| Braun's three-run homer helps power Brewers past Cubs 5-4
MILWAUKEE, April 19 () -- Ryan Braun hit a three-run homer during Milwaukee's four-run first inning Friday and the Brewers fought off the Chicago Cubs for a 5-4 victory.Milwaukee won its fifth in a row,[url=http://www.51guomi.com/]jimmy choo outlet[/url], coming up with the eventual winning run in the seventh on a home run by Carlos Gomez.That homer gave the Brewers a 5-3 lead, creating the cushion needed to survive an eighth-inning homer by Chicago's Anthony Rizzo.Marco Estrada (2-0), after being given a four-run lead, allowed three runs on seven hits over six innings to collect the victory. Chicago cut its deficit to 4-3 in the third on a solo homer from Luis Valbuena and a two-run shot by David DeJesus.Milwaukee closer Jim Henderson gave up a two-out single to pinch-hitter Dioner Navarro in the ninth and Julio Borbon came on to run for Navarro representing the tying run. Borbon was promptly thrown out trying to steal second,[url=http://www.sgarziassociates.com]michael kors outlet online[/url], ending the game and bringing Henderson his third save.Norichika Aoki started Milwaukee's opening inning by reaching on a fielding error by Rizzo at first base and Jean Segura singled Aoki to third.Braun followed with his fourth homer of the season off Jeff Samardzija (1-3). Rickie Weeks then doubled and scored the fourth run of the inning on a triple from Jonathan Lucroy. |
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