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Jeffress’ rare hiccup extends long night
- Updated: May 19, 2016
MILWAUKEE — Closer Jeremy Jeffress suffered his first blown save on a long night of frustration for the Brewers.
A 13-inning, 2-1 loss to the Cubs was there for the Brewers’ taking in the top of the ninth, when Jeffress took the mound with a 1-0 lead. He was a perfect 11-for-11 in saves, and had yet to be charged with a run in a save opportunity. That was about to change.
Anthony Rizzo led off for the Cubs and took a curveball to his right leg. That was not the mistake Jeffress regretted most; instead it was the 1-0 fastball down and in to Ben Zobrist, who singled to right field. Both runners advanced on a groundout, giving the Cubs runners at second and third with one out.
Manager Craig Counsell and the Brewers had some decisions to make. With first base open, would Jeffress intentionally walk Addison Russell to face catcher Miguel Montero with the force play in order? No, Counsell decided in what he said was “a pretty easy call,” preferring to have Jeffress face the right-handed Russell over the left-handed Montero.
Next, would the Brewers bring the infield in for a chance to cut down the potential tying run at home plate? Or would they keep the infield back, conceding …
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