7/3/24 Hometown Broadcasting Sports Wednesday
3 July 2024 Sports
Willy Adames hit a tying sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, Rhys Hoskins was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to score the go-ahead run, and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Brenton Doyle homered for the third time in two games and had an RBI double for the Rockies. Colorado left fielder Nolan Jones recorded another sizzling outfield assist with a 100.8 mph throw to the plate to deny the Brewers a run in the seventh inning and keep the game tied at 2-2.
In the ninth, the Brewers loaded the bases with one out against reliever Nick Mears (1-4), who allowed Adames’ deep fly to center to even the score at 3-all. Mears re-loaded the bases with a walk and was replaced by Justin Lawrence, who threw a 3-2 pitch inside that clipped Hoskins on his upper body.
NL Central-leading Milwaukee had lost its previous six games at Colorado.
Rob Zastryzny (1-0) got the last two outs in the eighth and Trevor Megill worked the ninth for his 18th save in 19 opportunities.
The Brewers took a 3-2 lead in the eighth on Doyle’s run-scoring double. Doyle homered in the second inning after going deep twice in Colorado’s 8-7, 10-inning win over Milwaukee on Monday.
In the seventh, Milwaukee’s Brice Turang hit a high fly ball that fell for an RBI double when right fielder Hunter Goodman lost it in the lights. Turang was thrown out by Jones while trying to score on Adames’ two-out single. Jones has the two fastest outfield assists in the majors this season after he made a 101.3 mph throw a night earlier to get a Brewers baserunner at second.
Dallas Keuchel, making his second start for the Brewers after they acquired him from Seattle, allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings. The 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner had been pitching for the Mariners’ Triple-A affiliate before the deal.
Ryan Felter allowed one run in five innings for the Rockies.
The four-game series continues Wednesday with RHP Colin Rea (7-2, 3.61 ERA) starting for the Brewers against Rockies RHP Dakota Hudson (2-11, 5.84). First pitch is at 7:40.
Elsewhere in the NL Central on Tuesday, the Cardinals beat the Pirates 7-4, the Reds nipped the Mets 5-4 and the Phillies downed the Cubs 6-4. The Brewers lead the Cardinals by 6 games, the Pirates by 10, the Reds by 10 ½ and the Cubs are 12 games back.
In the Midwest League Tuesday, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers lost at Beloit 7-3. The T-Rats drop to 48-29 on the season while Beloit improves to 35-39. They play again tonight with the first pitch at 6:35.
Behind a strong start from Elden Santana on Tuesday, the Dock Spiders secured a 6-4 win against Lakeshore at Kapco Park. This victory improved the Dock Spiders’ record to 13-20 at the end of the first half of the season
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The Dock Spiders will return home on Wednesday for the third of four consecutive games against the Chinooks. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. Wednesday is Military Appreciation Night at Herr-Baker Field. All active and retired military personnel will receive a complimentary ticket for the game
The Milwaukee Bucks are hosting auditions for performers to join their entertainment team for the 2024-25 season.
The team is looking for entertaining, talented and energetic individuals for their Young Bucks and Grand Dancers groups. The Young Bucks are the best youth dance team in the NBA. Ranging in age from 7-13, these kids are true Bucks ambassadors that know how to bring lots of energy, big smiles and a huge passion for dance every time they hit the court. Their skills vary from dancing and breaking to tumbling and tricks.
The Bucks Grand Dancers are a renowned group that are never too old to play and love to get their groove on. They are known around the world thanks to their viral dance moves, love for all things dance and for their ages—55+. If you love to dance, have fun and entertain the masses, this is the group for you.
Advance registration for Young Bucks auditions is required and open until Thursday, July 18. Pre-registration for Grand Dancers auditions is encouraged but not required.
Audition information for additional entertainment teams will be announced at a later date.
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