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Article: Brewers unable to get big hit at crunch time
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- June 25, 2004
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Brewers Notes
Brewers unable to get big hit at crunch time
Struggles in clutch a chronic problem
By TOM HAUDRICOURT
thaudricourt@journalsentinel.com, Journal Sentinel
Friday, June 25, 2004
According to Brewers manager Ned Yost, clutch hitters are made,
not born.
If that's the case, the Brewers need to start making some as soon
as possible.
Hitting in the clutch has been a season-long problem for the
Brewers, making it even more remarkable that they've climbed above
.500. By going hitless for the second consecutive game Thursday with
runners in scoring position, the Brewers' batting average in those
situations dropped to .227.
Among the 30 major-league clubs, only the woeful Montreal Expos ...