Yovani Gallardo had his best pitching performance of the year as he struck out 10 in five innings and didn't give up a run. Gallardo threw 103 pitches, but luckily the Brewers bats and their bullpen were enough for his first victory of the year. This was only the second time all year the Brewers pitching staff hasn't given up four runs or more in a game so this outing was spectacular.
Ryan Braun (3-4) and Rickie Weeks (1-4) each continued their torrid start to the season as both players homered and drove in a combined three runs. Alcides Escobar also continued his improvement at the plate with two triples and raised his average to .295. As long as the pitching keeps mowing down batters, they should continue to play well as they finish their series with the Pirates today and play the struggling Chicago Cubs this weekend at home.
How long until Ken Macha realizes Carlos Gomez is not a two-hitter? Escobar's OBP is .354 and Gomez's OBP is .263. Why Gomez is hitting in the two hole is beyond me and hopefully Macha realizes this before Gomez starts hitting .200. If Macha wants to utilize Gomez's speed then why is he hitting second? How many times is he really going to steal batting before Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder? Gomez needs to move down in the order if he's going to be playing this much.
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