Tag: milwaukee brewers
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Monkey Bytes: September 27
Usually, the introduction recaps the previous day’s slate of high-leverage outcomes. However, after watching the last game in Oakland yesterday and witnessing the outpouring of emotion, I agree with the sentiments shared by Jeff Passan and cannot say it any better: My Grandpa introduced me to baseball, taking me to Opening Day in Syracuse throughout…
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Monkey Bytes: September 23
Sunday’s 16-game slate featured 12 games decided by two runs or fewer, two walk-offs, two shutouts, and a doubleheader sweep by Boston over Minnesota. Relievers recorded nine wins and 11 saves. After its sweep, the Red Sox announced Kenley Jansen would be placed on the 15-day injured list, ending his season and perhaps his time…
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Monkey Bytes: September 21
Friday night’s full slate featured three extra-inning contests, nine games decided by two runs or fewer, and Philadelphia clinched its spot in the playoffs. Relievers recorded five wins and ten saves. Hunter Bigge (TB) and Erik Sabrowski (CLE) secured their career-first saves while change may be afoot in the bullpen hierarchies for two teams in…
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Monkey Bytes: September 19
Wednesday’s slate featured three extra-inning contests, nine games decided by two runs or fewer, and five one-run games. Seven relievers recorded wins and seven secured saves. Entering gameplay today, three teams in the American League and three in the National League are within two games of the last Wild Card spot. It’s moving season for…
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Monkey Bytes: September 17
Monday’s 10-game slate yielded wins by five relievers and four saves. Colin Rea (MIL) recorded the first save of his career while providing his teammates rest during a win over the Phillies. There were also four one-run contests with playoff implications. Our condensed recaps cover all of the high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes Ryan…