Sports - Oct. 5, 2008
An offensive performance worth shouting about
After sputtering through September and their first two games in the playoffs, the Brewers -- led by leadoff man Mike Cameron (pictured) showed patience at the plate and were rewarded with a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia in Game 3 of the National League Division Series Saturday night at Miller Park.
Tags: brewers, offense, skaalen, cameron, hall, counsell, moyer, wild-card

Sports - Oct. 4, 2008
Brewers beat Phillies, live to fight another day
With a strong start from Dave Bush and an opportunistic offense led by Mike Cameron, Bill Hall and J.J. Hardy (pictured), the Brewers take a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. Game 4 is slated for noon Sunday.
Tags: brewers, phillies, wild-card, playoffs, miller park

Sports - Oct. 3, 2008
"You're going to have a lot of Miller Lite flowing."
Former Brewers outfielder Geoff Jenkins, who now plays for Philadelphia, expects a lively atmosphere when his new team meets his former team in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.
Tags: brewers, phillies, geoff jenkins, wild-card

Sports - Oct. 3, 2008
FSN Wisconsin's Jeff Cirillo's views on Game 2
CC Sabathia didn't pitch badly in Game 2, but the Phillies did a good job of capitalizing on his mistakes. The Brewers, meanwhile, continue to show a lack of patience and Philadelphia right-hander Brett Myers capitalized.
Tags: jeff cirillo, fsn wisconsin, brewers, wild-card, phillies

Sports - Oct. 2, 2008
FSN Wisconsin's Jeff Cirillo breaks down Game 1
Former Brewers star Jeff Cirillo, now providing post-game analysis for the team's TV broadcasts, breaks down Game 1 of the NLDS in an OnMilwaukee.com exclusive.
Tags: jeff cirillo, fsn wisconsin, brewers, phillies, wild-card, playoffs

Sports - Oct. 1, 2008
Silent bats, shaky defense cost Brewers in Game 1
With their bats silenced by Phillies lefty Cole Hamels (pictured), the Brewers couldn't afford defensive miscues. They made a couple in the third inning that led to three runs in the third inning. That was all the Phillies needed. The Brewers made things interesting in the ninth, but they ended up losing, 3-1, in Game 1 of the National League Division Series.
Tags: brewers, phillies, wild-card, playoffs

Sports - Sept. 30, 2008
MLB sets umpire assignments for Brewers' series
Dana DeMuth, a 25-year veteran will lead the umpiring crew for the Brewers-Phillies series. His crew will include Jim Joyce, Fieldin Culbreth, Mark Wegner, Brian Runge and Paul Nauert.
Tags: brewers, phillies, dana demuth, umpires, wild-card

Sports - Sept. 28, 2008
Brewers charge into the playoffs; will face Phillies
Led by leftfielder Ryan Braun (pictured) and indomitable pitcher CC Sabathia, the Brewers defeated the Cubs, 3-1, before a sellout crowd of 45,299 Sunday at Miller Park. A few minutes later, the Mets lost to the Marlins in New York, giving the Brewers the National League wild card berth and their first trip to the playoffs since 1982.
Tags: brewers, wild-card, cubs, phillies, braun, sabathia, 1982, mets

Sports - Sept. 28, 2008
Want playoff tickets? Buy '09 season tickets
If you're overcome by pennant fever and have some extra cash in your pocket, it's not too late to buy tickets for playoff games at Miller Park. Of course, you'll have to buy a season ticket package for 2009 in order to do it.
Tags: brewers, playoffs, wild-card, tickets, miller park

Sports - Sept. 28, 2008
Counsell plays key supporting role for Brewers
Whitefish Bay native Craig Counsell was just a kid when the Brewers went to the postseason 26 years ago. Now, he's going as a player. "We're not going to stop talking about 1982," said Counsell, who drew a game-tying, bases-loaded walk in a 3-1 victory over Chicago Sunday at Miller Park. "But, now we have something else to talk about, too."
Tags: brewers, craig counsell, ray durham, mike cameron, wild-card

Sports - Sept. 28, 2008
"And then, there was one..."
This could be one of the greatest days in Milwaukee sports history. On the other hand, it could be one of the worst. As the they square off against the Cubs in the final game of the regular season, the Brewers need a victory to guarantee a tie for the wild-card berth. Even before the gates open, the tension at the ballpark is thick.
Tags: brewers, cubs, miller park, wild-card, sabathia

Sports - Sept. 13, 2008
Saturday Scorecard: To push or not to push?
With their team sputtering and the wild-card lead dwindling, some Brewers fans are letting rampant pessimism, bitterness and anger overshadow what still could be a magical period in franchise history.
Tags: brewers, wild-card, fans, corey hart, booing