Brewers (9) vs. Pirates (1) 7/4 -- Tastes Great, Less Filling

Tastes Great:

Ben Sheets--Once again didn't have his best stuff but gritted through a win.  He's had a few games like that lately.  Just imagine if he actually gets on his A game.  That was the kind of pitching performance the Brewers needed after yesterday's debacle.

JJ Hardy--Ho hum, 4 for 5 with another home run

The rest of the offense (except Weeks)--Put some nice at-bats together and really tagged some balls.  Hall even had a homer and Prince woke up with a couple doubles. 

Carlos Villanueva--Went 3 1/3 innings for his first save.  Did a nice job the day after Ned had to use 5 relievers.

Less Filling:

Rickie Weeks--The Brewers scored 9 runs with their leadoff man going 0 for 5.  His average slipped back to .210.  He really needs to pick it up and get into the .245-.250 range by seasons end.  That would allow his OBP to get into the .350-.375 range where it needs to be.

Outs on the bases--Made three of them including Braun getting picked off.