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Pat Burrell clobbered two home runs to lead the Phillies to a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that clinched their first trip to the N.L. Championship since 1993.

Posted Sunday, October 05, 2008 4:29 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, National League, Milwaukee Brewers, Playoff Games, Burrell, Pat

At Last Call for the Brewers, Cold Beer and Hot Sausage

Unlike the woebegone Cubs fans this week, Brewers fans carried no burden from failure. They carried mostly bratwursts and beer.

Posted Saturday, October 04, 2008 11:03 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Stadiums and Arenas, Milwaukee Brewers, Beer, fans, Sausages

The Brewers Are Hoping for a Repeat

If the Brewers can somehow erase their 2-0 deficit to the Phillies, the comparisons to the 1982 team that advanced to the World Series could be taken a step further.

Posted Saturday, October 04, 2008 12:15 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Playoff Games, World Series

Phillies 5, Brewers 2: Phillies Rough Up Sabathia and Push Brewers to the Brink

C.C. Sabathia finally crumbled Thursday night, leaving after a disastrous three and two-thirds innings to a rousing mock cheer in Citizens Bank Park in a loss to Philadelphia.

Posted Thursday, October 02, 2008 9:47 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabathia, C C, Milwaukee Brewers, Playoff Games

Sports of The Times: In Baseball’s Scheme of Things, 26 Years Isn’t a Long Wait at All

Will either the Cubs or the Bewers join the Red Sox, White Sox, and Angels in breaking a long spell without success in the post-season?

Posted Wednesday, October 01, 2008 8:58 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Playoff Games, Los Angeles Angels

Phillies 3, Brewers 1: Phillies Drop Brewers for First Playoff Win Since 1993

Cole Hamels is built nothing like the gigantic C.C. Sabathia, but his seemingly effortless performance in the Phillies’ victory served as a reminder that he is just as capable of domination.

Posted Wednesday, October 01, 2008 6:14 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabathia, C C, Milwaukee Brewers, Hamels, Cole

Major League Roundup: Brewer Will Make His First Start Since May

Yovani Gallardo will start Game 1 for the Milwaukee Brewers when they open their division series against the Philadelphia Phillies, followed by C. C. Sabathia for Game 2.

Posted Monday, September 29, 2008 8:58 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabathia, C C, National League, Milwaukee Brewers

Marlins 4, Mets 2: Mets Say Goodbye to Season and to Shea

For the second consecutive season, the Mets were bounced from postseason contention by the Florida Marlins on the final day of the season, sending off Shea Stadium without October baseball.

Posted Sunday, September 28, 2008 5:26 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers

Cubs 7, Brewers 3: Trying to Help, Sheets Hinders Brewers’ Postseason Chase

A victory would have clinched the Brewers at least a tie in the wild-card race. Instead, they are tied with the Mets at 89-72 heading into the last day of the regular season Sunday.

Posted Saturday, September 27, 2008 8:31 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Sheets, Ben

Major League Roundup: Cubs Set Playoff Rotation; Zambrano Will Be Ready

Cubs Manager Lou Piniella also announced Rich Harden would pitch Game 3 of the NL division series and Ted Lilly in Game 4, if necessary.

Posted Friday, September 26, 2008 11:34 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Sheets, Ben

Relying on Arms Pushed to Their Limits

After sneaking back into the wild-card race, the Brewers are looking to Ben Sheets and C. C. Sabathia to pitch their upcoming games.

Posted Friday, September 26, 2008 11:34 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Sabathia, C C, Milwaukee Brewers, Sheets, Ben

Mets Notebook: Mets Could Pitch Santana on Short Rest

Despite throwing a career-high 125 pitches Tuesday against Chicago, Johan Santana said he would be available to pitch before Sunday’s regular season finale.

Posted Friday, September 26, 2008 8:21 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Santana, Johan, Milwaukee Brewers

Forecast: Nasty Weather, So Let’s Play Two, or More

An ominous weather forecast is raising the possibility that contending teams will play doubleheaders in a dramatic and unusual final weekend of the regular season.

Posted Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:06 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Weather, Milwaukee Brewers

Major League Roundup: Central Title in Reach as Cubs Top Brewers

The Chicago Cubs’ magic number for winning their second straight division championship was reduced to two as they sent the Milwaukee Brewers to a defeat.

Posted Thursday, September 18, 2008 8:42 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, National League, Milwaukee Brewers