The penultimate episode of our top 20 games of the year countdown features two very different games: an all-out offensive explosion, and a dragged out pitchers' duel with high stakes. We're talking about 15 unanswered runs, broken bats that turn into homers, and who on the current Brewers is the new Cub-killer (AKA Ryan Braun).
At the top of the episode, we send our condolences to the families of Gerald Williams and Jeremy Giambi who both passed away this week. Vinny shares a light-hearted story about watching Williams play as a Brewer back in the 90s.
Also, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is scheduled to meet with the media today at the Owners' Meetings in Orlando, his first public availability since the beginning of the lockout. Furthermore, Evan Drellich reports that the Players Association and the owners will meet to negotiate core economics on Saturday.
TODAY'S GAMES
#4 June 30th vs Chicago Cubs - Brewers win 15-7
#3 October 8th vs Atlanta Braves, NLDS Game 1 - Brewers win 2-1
FULL LIST
Honorable Mentions:
April 20th at San Diego, Burnes K’s 10 Padres, McKinney makes amazing catch
April 14th vs Chicago (NL), Burnes K’s 10 Cubs in home shutout
August 7th vs San Francisco, Wacky back-and-forth game, Willy/Wicho clutch in extras, but lose
July 23rd vs Chicago (AL), Tyrone Taylor grand slam blows open close game
#20 April 7th at Chicago (NL), Cain game, 2HRs at Wrigley, Crew wins in extras
#19 August 21st vs Washington, Yelich game, 2HRs including a grand slam
#18 June 28th vs Chicago (NL), 10-run 8th inning to break a 4-4 game, Adames GS
#17 August 12th at Chicago (NL), 17 runs scored at Wrigley, Urias has 5 XBH
#16 May 31st vs Detroit, Luis Urias Memorial Day Walk-Off
#15 June 19th at Colorado, Adames go-ahead homer with two strikes in 9th
#14 May 1st vs Los Angeles, bullpen battle, 11 innings, Shaw walk-off winner
#13 August 18th at St. Louis, Garcia ties it in 9th off Reyes, Yeli squeeze helps win it
#12 June 4th vs Arizona , Peralta carries a no-hitter into the 8th
#11 June 25th vs Colorado, Re-Opening Day comeback and walk-off by Hiura
#10 April 1st vs Minnesota, Opening Day comeback and walk-off by Arcia
#9 September 26th vs New York (NL), Brewers big win, clinch NL Central at home
#8 May 27th vs San Diego, Willy’s 1st Brewer HR, a great relay, & JBJ walk-off
#7 September 4th vs St. Louis, Houser CG SHO on 100 pitches exactly
#6 August 11th at Chicago (NL), Burnes 10 straight K’s and seven-run first inning
#5 August 6th vs San Francisco, Burnes vs. Webb showdown, Rowdy wins it in extras
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