Errors doom Brewers
October 15, 2011 18:05:41 UK
The Milwaukee Brewers committed four errors allowing the St. Louis Cardinals to seize the initiative in the NLCS.
The Brewers were beat by the Cardinals.Twice, in the second and the sixth innings, the Milwaukee defensive frailties lead to St. Louis runs in the 7-1 defeat at Busch Stadium.
Zack Greinke (1-1) allowed five runs, only two of which were earned, on seven hits and two walks over 5 2-3 innings to take the loss.
Corey Hart was 3-for-4 and drove in the Brewers only run in the top of the fifth with a two-out single to left that brought home Jonathan Lucroy.
Jamie Garcia struck out five and scattered seven hits over 4 2-3 innings before giving way to Octavio Dotel (1-0) who picked up the win with effective relief.
Matt Holliday was 3-for-5 and drove in two as the Cardinals take a 3-2 series lead before heading back to Miller Park in Milwaukee for the remainder of the series.
The Brewers are 6.50 to win the Wolrd Series, with the Cardinals 2.05.
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