Article: Brewers-Pirates Postponed by Storm Threat


AP Online
05-21-2004
Dateline: PITTSBURGH
The opener of a three-game series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed Friday because of expected 70 mph winds and thunderstorms.

The game was called at 5 p.m., more than two hours before the scheduled first pitch. It will be made up as part of doubleheader July 2 at 5:05 p.m.

The starters were pushed back by a day. Ben Sheets, coming on an 18-strikeout performance against Atlanta, will pitch for Milwaukee against Josh Fogg.

Even before arriving in Pittsburgh, wet weather had taken its toll on the Brewers.

Third baseman Wes Helms will miss at least two months because on an injured right knee. He was hurt Wednesday when ...

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