Ponder this: Aside from his health, Ben Sheets' many detractors over the years pointed out that the former Brewers' ace couldn't win more than 12 games during his years in Milwaukee.

With that in mind, consider this: Gallardo is 7-4 with a 3.00 ERA. In 90 innings, he's allowed 65 hits - including 10 home runs - and 41 walks, while striking out 93. The Brewers are 9-5 in his starts this season.

Gamel stays: Mat Gamel won't be heading back to Class AAA Nashville anytime soon.

The rookie was called up last month to provide an extra bat with nine games in American League ballparks, where the designated hitter would be in play.

Gamel started slow but has come on as of late, batting .244 with two home runs and 12 RBI. His defense hasn't been terrible (two errors in 15 total chances) so he'll continue to share time with struggling Bill Hall at third base.

Cameron's suspension reduced: Centerfielder Mike Cameron, suspended for two games after a brush with umpire Marvin Hudson on June 6, had his punishment reduced to just a game, which he served Saturday at Detroit.

Miller Park dried out: Team officials aren't expecting any problems when the Brewers open a nine-game homestand Tuesday at Miller Park, which experienced flooding during last week's torrential thunderstorms.

Much of the service level, the lowermost-portion of the ballpark, was flooded after the storms passed over Milwaukee Thursday and Friday. A number of offices and portions of the clubhouses were affected, but all is expected to be ready by Tuesday.

The stadium also suffered a power outage, but service was fully restored by Sunday and administrative and ticket offices, as well as the team stores, box offices and Friday's Front Row were all open for business as usual Monday morning.

Pedro a no-show: Mainly due to convenience, the Brewers brass planned to attend a workout by free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez.

Scouting director Bruce Seid was in the Dominican Republic scouting talent for the upcoming Latin America free-agent signing period at the same time Martinez had scheduled the session for interested parties.

Representatives from a number of teams waited around but Martinez never showed up.

Interest in the right-hander, at least on the Brewers' part, appears to me minimal. It's believed that Martinez is seeking a contract in the $5 million range and likely wouldn't be ready for action until well after the All-Star break. Even then, health issues make Martinez a risky proposition.

Quick hits: The Brewers have tripled in five straight games. ... Mitch Stetter's last 11 outs have come on strikeouts, surpassing Ben Sheets' franchise record of 10. ... Corey Hart has hit safely in ten straight games. ... Because of an off-day Thursday, Jason Kendall caught Bush on Saturday. Usually, Mike Rivera is Bush's "personal catcher." ... The Brewers will unveil a monument to the 1901 Brewers - an original American League team now the Baltimore Orioles - on Tuesday. ... Casey McGehee is hitting .297 with two homers and 11 RBI in his last 22 games.

This week: After a day off today, the Brewers return to action Tuesday night when they open a nine-game homestand with the first of three contests with the Minnesota Twins - the final interleague series of the season. After that, the San Francisco Giants come to Miller Park, followed by the New York Mets. The Brewers play 15 of their next 19 at home.