Walk Off Bunts

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Stormin' Gorman Thomas

Gorman Thomas was one of the most popular players in Milwaukee Brewers history. He hit 268 home runs with 782 RBI. His career battling was .225/.324/.448.

Thomas was a solid defender in centerfield until injuring his shoulder near the end of his career. He was part of the Brewers only World Series team. The 1982 Brewers were a hard hitting club that won the American League Pennant. Managed by Harvey Kuehn and were called Harvey’s Wallbangers.

Thomas would have his best season in 1979. He would hit 45 home runs and drive in 123 runs. He led the league in home runs, and would lead the league again in 1982 with 39. Five times in his career he hit 30 plus home runs in a season. He was also known for striking out, but remained popular with the Brewer faithful.

One season after going the World Series the Brewers dealt the popular outfielder to the Cleveland Indians in June of 1983. He would play for the Seattle Mariners from 1984-986, and finished the balance of the 1986 back with the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Jim Edmonds Career Highlights

Jim Edmonds was known for his spectacular defensive plays. He would win eight Gold Glove Awards over the course of his career. Edmonds was also an offensive weapon for the California Angels and St. Louis Cardinals.

Edmonds had a career hitting line of .284/.376/.527 with 393 home runs, and 1,199 RBI. He was a four time all-star, 2004 Silver Slugger Award, and a member of the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame. He was a member of the 2006 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals.

Shawn Green Has Four Home Run Game

May 23, 2002. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Shawn Green has a monster game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Green blasted four home runs, double, and a single. He broke Joe Adcock's total base record by recording 19 total bases in the game.

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Robin Ventura Hits Grand Slams In Doubleheader

May 20, 1999. Robin Ventura of the New York Mets becomes the first player in Major League Baseball history to hit grand slams in both ends of a doubleheader. The feat occurs in a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Jason Kendall's 2,000th Hit

May 18, 2009.  Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jason Kendall singles at Busch Stadium in St. Louis to reach the 2,000 hit plateau. 254 players have had accomplished the feat, but Kendall becomes only the eighth catcher to reached the mark.

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Ben Sheets Strikes Out 18 Braves

May 16, 2004. The Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets whiffs 18 Atlanta Braves to set a new team record. He is only the 14th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to strikeout out 18 or more in a nine inning game.  He breaks the record of Moose Haas, who had 14 strikeouts in 1978.

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Glenallen Hill's Rooftop Home Run

May 11, 2000. Glenallen Hill playing against the Milwaukee Brewers hits a home run onto a rooftop across the street. Hill  would hit 59 home runs as a Chicago Cub, and drive n 167 runs. His slash line was .304/.360/.564 in a Chicago Cubs uniform.

Ryan Braun's Hits Three Home Runs

April 30, 2012, Milwauke Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun hits three home runs and triple accounting for 15 total bases. Braun knocks in six runs, and it is the first time since Freddie Lynn of the Red Sox did it in 1975 that a player hits three home runs, and a triple in the same season. The Brewers win the game at Petco Park 8-3.

Scott Erickson Fires No-Hitter

April 27, 1994, Scott Erickson no-hits the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0 at the Metrodome. It is the first no-hitter at the stadium. He was the third Twins pitcher to throw a no-hitter. Scott Erickson's won-loss record 142-136 with an ERA of 4.59 for his career. His best year was 1991, when he led the American League in wins, and was a member of the All-Star team.

Chris Bosio Tosses No-Hitter

On April 22, 1993, Chris Bosio of the Seattle Mariners walks the first two hitters in the game, but proceeds to retire the next 27 batter for a no-hitter. The no-hitter is preserved on the last out of the game when defensive wizard shortstop Omar Vizquel makes a bare-hand play, and throw to first to end the game. Bosio will have a won-loss record  94-93 in a career with the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Seattle Mariners. Bosio has enjoyed a successful career as a pitching coach, and currently holds that position with the Chicago Cubs.

Gary Sheffield Hits His 500th Home Run

April 17, 2016. Forty year-old Gary Sheffield with the New York Mets in his final major league playing season hit his 500th career home run. He enjoyed a 22-year career in the major leagues. He hit 509 home runs and had 1676 RBI. He had a career batting average of .292, on base percentage of .393, his slugging percentage was .514. He began his career with the Milwaukee Brewers and played for a total of eight teams in his career. Sheffield tended to polarize fans, but he was always a tough out at the plate.

Juan Nieves Tosses First No-Hitter In Brewer History

April 15, 1987. On this day in baseball history Milwaukee Brewers lefty Juan Nieves tossed the first no-hitter in Milwaukee Brewers history. He is the only Brewer to throw a no-hitter. He is the youngest pitcher to accomplished the feat. He was 32-25 in his career with an ERA of 4.71. His promising career was derailed by an arm injury. His accomplishment was the first no-hitter pitched by a Puerto Rican in Major League baseball history. Nieves has had a career serving in a coaching capacity for various major league organizations.