Francisco Rodriguez
MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 18: Francisco Rodriguez #57 of the Milwaukee Brewers during the game the Los Angeles Dodgers during the top of the 8th inning in game at Miller Park on April 18, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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He knows how to hit ... He's been doing it so many years. A guy like that, you cannot make a mistake.
When we are up and going into the seventh, eighth and ninth inning, we feel really good with our bullpen ... I know they scratched out a run there off Frankie [Francisco Rodriguez] and certainly got 'Ax' in trouble, but when we get a lead late in the game we feel great.
No manager, nobody, is ever going to hear me complain that they use me too much ... I prepare every day to pitch, and I'm going to keep it that way.More quotes »
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Gallardo shuts down Diamondbacks
Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Yovani Gallardo tossed 7 1/3 strong innings of one-run ball and the Milwaukee Brewers knocked off the Arizona Diamondbacks, 7-1, in the opener of a three-game set at Chase Field. Gallardo (3-4) allowed just five hits and th from The Sports Network Read more »
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Mets will try to bounce back, hosting Brewers
Many were taken aback when the New York Mets traded Francisco Rodriguez to the Milwaukee Brewers last season. New York could be on the verge of making another change at closer given its recent inability to secure late leads. The Mets return home Monday n from ESPN Read more »
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Kotsay rewards coach's faith
: San Diego Padres manager Bud Black found the perfect spot to send pinch-hitter Mark Kotsay to the plate. Kotsay hit a two-run homer with one out in the eighth against Francisco Rodriguez to give the Padres a 2-0 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers on from CBS Sports Read more »
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Milwaukee Brewers (11-13) at San Diego Padres (8-17), 6:35 p.m. (ET)
The San Diego Padres have yet to win a series this season and will get a chance tonight versus the Milwaukee Brewers in the finale of a three-game series from Petco Park. The Padres evened this set at a game apiece with last night's 2-0 victory behind se from Miami Herald Read more »
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Padres 2, Brewers 0: Tonight's Turning Points.
Francisco Rodriguez came in for the eighth inning. He got the first out, but then gave up a single to Will Venable and that was worth just .045 WPA. Mark Kotsay came up in a pinch hitting situation and tagged over the right center wall, giving the Padres from Brew Crew Ball Read more »
