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Reds 4, Brewers 3
Reds 4, Brewers 3
This time, blown save leads to loss By ANTHONY WITRADO awitrado@journalsentinel.com Posted: April 20, 2008 Cincinnati - Yovani Gallardo was back and effective as ever. In his first big-league start since the end of last season and undergoing minor knee surgery in February to repair a torn lateral meniscus, the Milwaukee Brewers' 22-year-old right-hander dazzled and did not disappoint in his ...
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On The Bright Side, At Least Brian Bannister Isn’t Counting Cards
Can't Stop The Bleeding — ... The following sentence from Anthony Witrado’s autopsy of Milwaukee’s 4-3 loss to Cincinnati in 10 innings is all you really need to know about how Eric Gagné fared. ...

In the News (4/20)
Right Field Bleachers — ... - Gagne gave up three runs to blow the Brewers' two-run lead in the 10th and lose the game. Honestly, the two pitches that went for home runs didn't look that bad. The hitters (including Paul freakin' Bako) just took good swings. Gagne has looked very solid in most of his outings this year after his first. It's too bad he blew this one. It was a tough game to lose, but I still feel good about a winning road trip. ...

I wish I had cable
Uwe Blog — ... If you want a giant B12 shot of Rangers optimism, check out Jamey Newberg's newest post. **** Shitty website says Terrell Owens is taping a reality show. **** Any shot the Rangers go after Frank Thomas? Don't put it past them. **** Hornets get love from Times. **** EDS leaving Byron Nelson? **** Regardless of what happens to Kason Gabbard, Engel Beltre or David Murphy, dumping Eric Gagne was a brilliant move. **** However, moves looking pretty bad: John Danks ...

Gagne Gags Again, Blows Another Brewers Save
SPORTSbyBROOKS — Eric Gagne must have been born in a barn, as the Brewers reliever once again couldn’t close the door on Sunday. Eric Gagne Brewers behind The MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL details the latest collapse by the one-time ace of saves. Milwaukee had a 3-1 lead going into the bottom of the 10th, when Gagne was brought out to the mound to finish off the Reds. Three batters later, it was Eric who was finished. First up, Edwin Encarnacion took up to a 2-2 count from Gagne before belting a home run. (Yes, Jeff Brantley , he’s certainly not a clutch hitter .) Next batter, ...

Rest O' The League Round-Up: Volume II, Issue II
Yankees Chick — ... NL Central 50% competitive, 50% pathetic Chicago: 10,000 wins a far cooler feat than Phillies 2398023409812 losses St. Louis: Even injured, Pujols is f'in ridic. Milwaukee: Gagne sucks and Sheets missing start already. Get it together. Cincinnati: Perhaps Arroyo should go back to singing. Houston: Who cares Tejada faked age?? El Duque's probs really 88. Pittsburgh: Nate McLouth still impressing! NL West So much for ...

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