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 "I actually felt like today the command wasn't as good as it has
been," Nelson said. "I fell behind a lot of guys, but we had pretty
solid defense all around and that helped me out a lot."
Nelson (9-9) came into the game having held opponents scoreless for
14 consecutive innings and was 5-1 with a 2.15 ERA in his last seven
starts.
"It's really nice to throw a run together," Nelson said. "It's good
for your mentality, too, not having all the ups and downs like a
rollercoaster ride. It's to just kind of stay on an even plane, and
consistency gives everybody confidence."
Nelson scattered three hits and didn't walk a batter while striking
out four and worked into the seventh for the fifth consecutive
outing, retiring the first two batters before issuing a walk to
catcher Derek Norris.
"I liked how when we sent him out for the seventh inning he got the
first two guys out," Counsell said. "We've had a couple of
experiences now going out for the seventh. You like to be able to
feel like you can send him out there for that next inning when his
pitches are a little up there."
Milwaukee's offense had been scuffling since the All-Star break, but
collected 11 hits Tuesday, including two each by right fielder Ryan
Braun and center fielder Shane Peterson.
Left fielder Khris Davis was 1-for-3, but drove in a pair of RBIs,
including an insurance run in the seventh with a sacrifice fly.
Davis gave Milwaukee a 1-0 lead with an RBI single in the third.
The Brewers gave the run right back in the fourth when right fielder
Matt Kemp reached base and took second on a throwing error by third
baseman Elian Herrera. Davis advanced to third on a wild pitch then
scored on a sacrifice fly by first baseman Yonder Alonso.
Herrera redeemed himself in the bottom of the inning, driving in
Peterson that put the Brewers back in front.
"We did a good job," Counsell said. "We got guys to third base with
less than two outs tonight, so we gave ourselves some chances there.
Jean had a big two-out hit. We produced offense definitely more
throughout the game tonight."
The Padres had chances against Milwaukee's bullpen, stranding
runners in scoring position in the seventh and eighth innings, but
failed to cash in and were shut down in order in the ninth by
right-hander Francisco Rodriguez, who converted his 24th save in as
many chances this season.
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"We missed (left fielder Justin Upton, out with a bruised hand),
that's for sure," Murphy said. "You got to do the little things
especially when your guy is out and we didn't do that tonight."
San Diego right-hander Andrew Cashner (4-11) allowed only two runs
despite giving up eight hits and four walks over six innings,
striking out a pair.
NOTES: After the game, Milwaukee optioned RHP Preston Guilmet was
optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Guilmet appeared in two games
for the Brewers and allowed six earned runs in two innings of work.
he was claimed off waivers from the Dodgers July 31. ... The Brewers
will recall RHP Tyler Cravy Wednesday from Triple-A Colorado
Springs, where he was 7-7 with a 3.97 ERA in 17 starts this season.
Cravy has appeared in three games this season with Milwaukee,
including a pair of starts, and is 0-2 with a 3.60 ERA. ... San
Diego LF Justin Upton was held out of the lineup Tuesday, a night
after he injured his right hand when he hit a wall on a sliding
catch. Manager Pat Murphy said he didn't expect Upton to land on the
disabled list. OF Will Venable started in Upton's place. ... Padres
INF Corey Spangenberg went 1-for-3 with an RBI triple and a walk in
his first rehab start Monday for Double-A San Antonio. Spangenberg
has been out since June 30 with a bruised right knee. ... Brewers RF
Ryan Braun needs one home run to reach 250 for his career. He is
second on the franchise's all-time list, trailing only Hall of Famer
Robin Yount, who hit 251 in his 19-year career. ... The Brewers are
21-34 at Miller Park this year and 4-10-3 in home series.
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