The Brewers then travel to Oklahoma City for a two-game set against the Diamond Kings.
In the first game, Erik Sloan, who had two fine outings to start the season, struggles in his third start. Sloan gives up 6 runs on 11 hits in 6 innings pitched and the Brewers fall by a score of 8-2. Ryan Rodgers (.412/.524/.500) went 3 for 4 in the loss. And Bobby Erbakan (.311/.385/.578) was 2 for 3.
The Brewers bounce back in the second game behind the terrific pitching of Steve Green. After a very disappointing 1973 season, Green is off to a wonderful start in 1974. In this game he worked 7 1/3rd innings, giving up 1 run on just 2 hits, striking out 5 and walking 2. He got just enough run support as the Brewers win 3-1 to get the victory, lifting his record to 3-0 with a 1.61 ERA. He even scored one of the runs after having hit his first double of the season in the 5th inning. Bobby Erbakan also doubled- his 5th of the season. And Joe McPhillips hit his first triple of 1974.
At 9-4, the Brewers now lead the L.A. Spinners and Brooklyn Aces by 1/2 game as they both have 9-5 records.