Brewers catcher Johnny Estrada tags out Rafael Furcal on a play at the plate. (Gus Ruelas/AP)
By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com
Left-hander Chris Capuano endured a nightmarish four-run first inning and lasted only four frames to suffer his third consecutive loss. By dropping the rubber game against the Dodgers, the Brewers lost their fourth straight series.
a-Walked for Beimel in the 8th. 1-Ran for Gonzalez in the 7th. 2-Ran for Saenz in the 8th.
BATTING 2B: Martin (13, Capuano), Gonzalez (6, Capuano), Kent (13, Villanueva). TB: Furcal 2; Pierre 2; Garciaparra; Kent 2; Martin 2; Gonzalez 4; Ethier 2. RBI: Martin 4 (32), Gonzalez (16). Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Ethier; LaRoche 2; Garciaparra; Furcal. S: Penny. SF: Martin. GIDP: Pierre. Team LOB: 9.
BASERUNNING SB: Gonzalez (3, 2nd base off Capuano/Estrada), Pierre (17, 2nd base off Wise/Estrada). CS: Martin (1, 2nd base by Villanueva/Estrada), Kent (1, 3rd base by Villanueva/Estrada).