Article: BREWERS NOTES; Gwynn gets first major-league start; On the heels of gaffe, he patrols center field

Denver Even Tony Gwynn Jr. had to laugh a bit about the timing of his first major-league start.

"I'm glad (manager Ned Yost) didn't hold that against me," said Gwynn, who started in center field Wednesday night against the Colorado Rockies.

The rookie outfielder referred to a liner he botched in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday night, resulting in a leadoff triple by the Rockies' Todd Helton in a game the Brewers were leading, 1-0. Closer Francisco Cordero eventually worked his way out of the inning without allowing a run and the Brewers hung on to win.

"I felt like giving him a big hug," said Gwynn.

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