GAME THREAD: GAME THREAD: NL: SAN FRANCISCO (39-54) at MILWAUKEE (54-41)

NL: SAN FRANCISCO at MILWAUKEE

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SAN FRANCISCO (8) AT MILWAUKEE (4) - EVENT LOG
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San Francisco Starting Lineups -- D Roberts CF, O Vizquel SS, R Winn RF,
B Bonds LF, R Klesko 1B, R Aurilia 2B, P Feliz 3B, G Rodriguez C, N Lowry LHP.

Milwaukee Starting Lineups -- C Hart CF, J Hardy SS, R Braun 3B, P Fielder 1B,
K Mench RF, T Graffanino LF, D Miller C, R Weeks 2B, J Suppan RHP.

Umpires -- Bruce Dreckman (HP), Jerry Meals (1B), Gary Darling (2B),
Larry Poncino (3B).

Gametime Weather: 67 degrees, Clear, wind in from left at 11 mph.


SAN FRANCISCO 1ST: D Roberts flied out to center. O Vizquel singled to
center. R Winn singled to center, O Vizquel to second. B Bonds grounded out
to second, O Vizquel to third, R Winn to second. R Klesko flied out to center.
(0 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors) SAN FRANCISCO 0, MILWAUKEE 0.

MILWAUKEE 1ST: C Hart tripled to deep right. J Hardy grounded out to
third, C Hart scored. R Braun grounded out to third. P Fielder popped out to
third. (1 Run, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) SAN FRANCISCO 0, MILWAUKEE 1.

SAN FRANCISCO 2ND: R Aurilia flied out to center. P Feliz grounded out to
shortstop. G Rodriguez flied out to left. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors)
SAN FRANCISCO 0, MILWAUKEE 1.

MILWAUKEE 2ND: K Mench flied out to center. T Graffanino flied out to
center. D Miller grounded out to first. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors)
SAN FRANCISCO 0, MILWAUKEE 1.

SAN FRANCISCO 3RD: N Lowry fouled out to first. D Roberts singled to
right. O Vizquel singled to right, D Roberts to second. R Winn flied out to
center, D Roberts to third. O Vizquel to second on wild pitch by J Suppan.
B Bonds walked. R Klesko flied out to center. (0 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors)
SAN FRANCISCO 0, MILWAUKEE 1.

MILWAUKEE 3RD: R Weeks walked. J Suppan sacrificed to catcher, R Weeks to
second. C Hart flied out to center, R Weeks to third. J Hardy grounded out to
shortstop. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) SAN FRANCISCO 0, MILWAUKEE 1.

SAN FRANCISCO 4TH: R Aurilia doubled to deep center. P Feliz grounded out
to third. G Rodriguez singled to right, R Aurilia scored. N Lowry struck out
swinging. D Roberts doubled to deep center, G Rodriguez scored. D Roberts to
third on wild pitch by J Suppan. O Vizquel struck out swinging. (2 Runs,
3 Hits, 0 Errors) SAN FRANCISCO 2, MILWAUKEE 1.

MILWAUKEE 4TH: R Braun singled to center. P Fielder grounded out to first,
R Braun to second. K Mench doubled to deep center, R Braun scored.
T Graffanino grounded out to shortstop. D Miller struck out swinging. (1 Run,
2 Hits, 0 Errors) SAN FRANCISCO 2, MILWAUKEE 2.

SAN FRANCISCO 5TH: R Winn singled to right. B Bonds popped out to second.
R Klesko struck out swinging. R Aurilia walked, R Winn to second. P Feliz
singled to left, R Winn scored, R Aurilia to third. G Rodriguez grounded into
fielder's choice to shortstop, P Feliz out at second. (1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors)
SAN FRANCISCO 3, MILWAUKEE 2.

MILWAUKEE 5TH: R Weeks singled to center. J Suppan sacrificed to first,
R Weeks to second. C Hart hit by pitch. J Hardy singled to right, R Weeks
scored, C Hart to second, C Hart scored, J Hardy to second on error by catcher
G Rodriguez. R Braun popped out to first. P Fielder walked. K Mench grounded
out to third. (2 Runs, 2 Hits, 1 Error) SAN FRANCISCO 3, MILWAUKEE 4.

SAN FRANCISCO 6TH: B Shouse relieved J Suppan. N Lowry struck out looking.
D Roberts flied out to left. O Vizquel reached on infield single to shortstop.
O Vizquel caught stealing second, catcher to second.(0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors)
SAN FRANCISCO 3, MILWAUKEE 4.

MILWAUKEE 6TH: T Graffanino struck out swinging. D Miller struck out
swinging. R Weeks walked. T Gwynn Jr hit for B Shouse. T Gwynn Jr struck out
swinging. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) SAN FRANCISCO 3, MILWAUKEE 4.

SAN FRANCISCO 7TH: C Hart in right field. K Mench in left field.
T Graffanino at second base. C Villanueva relieved B Shouse. T Gwynn Jr in center
field. R Winn grounded out to third. B Bonds flied out to center. R Klesko
walked. R Aurilia walked, R Klesko to second. P Feliz walked, R Klesko to
third, R Aurilia to second. R Klesko scored, R Aurilia to third, P Feliz to
second on wild pitch by C Villanueva. G Rodriguez singled to left center,
R Aurilia and P Feliz scored. M Sweeney hit for N Lowry. G Balfour relieved
C Villanueva. M Sweeney struck out swinging. (3 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors)
SAN FRANCISCO 6, MILWAUKEE 4.

MILWAUKEE 7TH: R Messenger relieved N Lowry. C Hart fouled out to left.
J Hardy grounded out to second. R Braun singled to center. P Fielder grounded
out to first. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) SAN FRANCISCO 6, MILWAUKEE 4.

SAN FRANCISCO 8TH: D Roberts singled to left. O Vizquel struck out
swinging, D Roberts stole second. R Winn walked. D Turnbow relieved
G Balfour. B Bonds struck out looking. R Klesko singled to deep right, D Roberts
scored, R Winn to third. R Aurilia singled to center, R Winn scored, R Klesko
to second. P Feliz walked, R Klesko to third, R Aurilia to second. M Parra
relieved D Turnbow. C Counsell at shortstop. G Rodriguez struck out swinging.
(2 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors) SAN FRANCISCO 8, MILWAUKEE 4.

MILWAUKEE 8TH: F Lewis in left field. K Mench flied out to center.
T Graffanino struck out swinging. D Miller flied out to left. (0 Runs, 0 Hits,
0 Errors) SAN FRANCISCO 8, MILWAUKEE 4.

SAN FRANCISCO 9TH: K Frandsen hit for R Messenger. K Frandsen grounded out
to shortstop. D Roberts struck out swinging. O Vizquel struck out swinging.
(0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) SAN FRANCISCO 8, MILWAUKEE 4.

MILWAUKEE 9TH: S Kline relieved R Messenger. C Counsell grounded out to
third. T Gwynn Jr walked. B Hennessey relieved S Kline. C Hart grounded into
fielder's choice to shortstop, T Gwynn Jr out at second. G Gross hit for
M Parra. G Gross flied out to left. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) SAN FRANCISCO 8,
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Bonds hitless as Giants rally to top Brewers

<h3>SAN FRANCISCO 8, MILWAUKEE 4</h3>MILWAUKEE (Ticker) -- With all the attention focused on whetherBarry Bonds would creep closer to Hank Aaron's all-time home runrecord, and if commissioner Bud Selig would be in attendance towitness it, the rest of the San Francisco Giants atoned for theslugger's shortcomings.


Guillermo Rodriguez had three RBI and Dave Roberts and OmarVizquel each collected three hits as the Giants rallied for an8-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday despite anunsuccessful performance by Bonds.


A day after hitting his 752nd and 753rd home runs to climbwithin three of breaking Aaron's mark, Bonds was the onlyposition player in San Francisco's lineup not to record a hit.He went 0-for-4 with a walk before leaving the game for adefensive replacement in the eighth, stranding five runnerswhile receiving a chorus of boos during every plate appearance.

The Giants, who had lost seven of their previous eight contests,used a pair of late rallies to get in the win column.

After Milwaukee took a 4-3 lead in the fifth, San Franciscovictimized reliever Carlos Villanueva for three runs in theseventh inning to move ahead.


With two outs, Villanueva (6-2) issued three straight walksbefore uncorking a wild pitch that allowed Ryan Klesko to crossthe plate with the tying run. Rodriguez followed with a singleto left-center field on a 3-2 pitch, staking the Giants to a 6-4advantage.


Rodriguez, who drove in San Francisco's first run with a singlein the fourth, has registered some clutch hits for the Giants.He improved to 6-for-19 with runners in scoring position sincebeing called up from the minors on June 15.


An inning later, San Francisco reached Milwaukee for a pair ofinsurance runs. Former closer Derrick Turnbow came on for GrantBalfour with two on and one out and struck out Bonds.

But Klesko delivered an RBI single to center and Rich Auriliafollowed with a run-scoring base hit for an 8-4 bulge.

After allowing five runs and a season-high 10 hits against LosAngeles on Sunday, Noah Lowry (10-7) benefited from his team'slate surge to post his first career win in Milwaukee. Thelefthander yielded four runs - three earned - five hits andthree walks with four strikeouts in six innings Friday toimprove to 1-2 in four career outings at Miller Park.

Brewers starter Jeff Suppan lasted five innings, surrenderingthree runs, nine hits and two walks with three strikeouts. Therighthander was in line for his first win since June 22 beforeMilwaukee's bullpen imploded.


J.J. Hardy had two RBI for the Brewers, whose lead over theChicago Cubs in the National League Central Division was reducedto 2 1/2 games.

 

Bonds hitless as Giants rally to top Brewers

<h3>SAN FRANCISCO 8, MILWAUKEE 4</h3>MILWAUKEE (Ticker) -- With all the attention focused on whetherBarry Bonds would creep closer to Hank Aaron's all-time home runrecord, and if commissioner Bud Selig would be in attendance towitness it, the rest of the San Francisco Giants atoned for theslugger's shortcomings.


Guillermo Rodriguez had three RBI and Dave Roberts and OmarVizquel each collected three hits as the Giants rallied for an8-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday despite anunsuccessful performance by Bonds.


A day after hitting his 752nd and 753rd home runs to climbwithin three of breaking Aaron's mark, Bonds was the onlyposition player in San Francisco's lineup not to record a hit.He went 0-for-4 with a walk before leaving the game for adefensive replacement in the eighth, stranding five runnerswhile receiving a chorus of boos during every plate appearance.

Following his dismal effort, Bonds refused to speak to themedia.


The Giants, who had lost seven of their previous eight contests,used a pair of late rallies to get in the win column.

"We've been in a tough streak," San Francisco manager BruceBochy said. "We only won one in Chicago. It's nice to startoff this series with a win."


After Milwaukee took a 4-3 lead in the fifth, San Franciscovictimized reliever Carlos Villanueva for three runs in theseventh inning to move ahead.


With two outs, Villanueva (6-2) issued three straight walksbefore uncorking a wild pitch that allowed Ryan Klesko to crossthe plate with the tying run. Rodriguez followed with a singleto left-center field on a 3-2 pitch, staking the Giants to a 6-4advantage.


"With Villanueva, he got the first two outs, boom boom, but hehad trouble throwing strikes from that point on," Brewersmanager Ned Yost said. "Our bullpen has been so good for us allyear, it's very seldom that they have trouble, but they hadsome trouble tonight."


Rodriguez, who drove in San Francisco's first run with a singlein the fourth, has registered some clutch hits for the Giants.He improved to 6-for-19 with runners in scoring position sincebeing called up from the minors on June 15.


"I'm trying to concentrate more when I have runners in scoringposition, and it was huge in thi game," Rodriguez said. "Thatwas an amazing game. We needed this kind of game."

An inning later, San Francisco reached Milwaukee for a pair ofinsurance runs. Former closer Derrick Turnbow came on for GrantBalfour with two on and one out and struck out Bonds.

But Klesko delivered an RBI single to center and Rich Auriliafollowed with a run-scoring base hit for an 8-4 bulge.

After allowing five runs and a season-high 10 hits against LosAngeles on Sunday, Noah Lowry (10-7) benefited from his team'slate surge to post his first career win in Milwaukee. Thelefthander yielded four runs - three earned - five hits andthree walks with four strikeouts in six innings Friday toimprove to 1-2 in four career outings at Miller Park.

"I was able to work both sides of the plate and keep them fromhaving the big inning," Lowry said. "I tried to do what Icould, and the guys came out and swung the bats, and that washuge."


Brewers starter Jeff Suppan lasted five innings, surrenderingthree runs, nine hits and two walks with three strikeouts. Therighthander was in line for his first win since June 22 beforeMilwaukee's bullpen imploded.


J.J. Hardy had two RBI for the Brewers, whose lead over theChicago Cubs in the National League Central Division was reducedto 2 1/2 games. The advantage is Milwaukee's smallest sinceApril 28.