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Brewers record 5-3 (2 GB behind the Pirates and Cardinals)

Brewers record last week: 4-3

Power Rankings: 9th (27th)

We started the season with four wins in a row and a sweep at Cincinnati. We gave up combined three runs during that stretch. We came down to earth after a couple of very shaky starts by Nomo and Pettitte. We already hit 12 home runs and things look pretty positive right now nevertheless.

Some late free agent signings:
RF Gary Sheffield, Seattle
3B Tony Phillips, Toronto
LF Kevin McReynolds, Kansas City

Dave Nilsson watch:
.387/.375/.806 - 3 HR, 8 RBI, 0.7 WAR
This season we are going to focus on our young Australian RF here.

Brewers transactions:
CF Chuck Carr was recalled from the DL
C Tony Eusebio (.250, 0 HR, 1 RBI) was DFAed and placed on waivers

Players of the Week:
AL - Jeff Bagwell, Houston
NL - David Justice, Atlanta

Notable injuries:
RP Tom Browning, Cincinnati - 0-0, 0.00 ERA - Out for 5 months

Accomplishments:
n/a

Impressive Game Performances:
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Big contract extensions:
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