Jeremy Jeffress was supposed to be a co-closer for Milwaukee, but Will Smith’s preseason injury threw a wrench into manager Craig Counsell’s best-laid plans. Instead of just being part of a bullpen by committee, Jeffress has been the club’s first option in the ninth inning. And while he is six-for-six at converting save opportunities, his […]
Day: April 27, 2016
Game 20 Recap: Cubs 4 Brewers 3
Game Recap On a freezing cold night at Wrigley Field, Jimmy Nelson got into trouble in the 6th inning and the bullpen couldn’t bail him out, as the Cubs beat the Brewers 4-3. Top Play (WPA) Addison Russell’s two run triple in the bottom of the 6th put the Cubs ahead 3-1 (.286). They wouldn’t […]