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In what could be a preview of the postseason, Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes held San Francisco hitters to four hits and a run in six innings Monday night.
Milwaukee won the showdown between National League first-place teams 3-1.
Third baseman Jace Peterson went three-for-three and scored a run as the Brewers grew their lead over Cincinnati to 9.5 games.
The Giants had to scramble for a starting pitcher when Johnny Cueto had to be scratched due to cold and flu-like symptoms. Lefty Jose Alvarez came out of the bullpen to throw the first inning and two-thirds.
Brandon Woodruff starts the second game of the series tonight (August 31st) at 8:45 p-m. The game will be aired on 107.9 FM WOMT.
