Marco Estrada News

Marco Estrada made it look easy Friday night, as free and easy as his smooth glide on the self-propelled scooter he rides through the Miller Park tunnel after games.

Jordan Zimmermann became the National League's first eight-game winner, and the Washington Nationals followed a calamitous road trip with a winning start to a homestand, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 Friday night.

Marco Estrada and A.J. Burnett produced similar results Friday night. They each kept their pitch count low.

The Brewers are 18-27 this season, but to this point they're 1-0 in games where Marco Estrada faces A.J. Burnett.

Mark Attanasio is as sick of watching bad baseball as the rest of us. We're talking about that and more in today's daily roundup of all things Brewers.

STARTING PITCHERS: Milwaukee RHP Marco Estrada vs. Pittsburgh RHP A.J. Burnett .

MLB Team Report - Milwaukee Brewers - INSIDE PITCH The Brewers, 9-2 losers against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, are starting to get a better idea about when first baseman Corey Hart will be back in the lineup.

Right-handed pitcher Kyle Lohse will miss his next start because of elbow soreness, Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Wednesday.

Yovani Gallardo has had a hard time getting through the sixth inning this year. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports It's no secret that the Milwaukee Brewers starting rotation is struggling.

The St. Louis Cardinals own the best record in the National League. Lance Lynn has been a big reason why.

Buoyed by a four-run first inning and a strong finish by the bullpen in support of scuffling starter Marco Estrada, the Brewers ran their winning streak to five games Friday night by beating the Chicago Cubs, 5-4, at Miller Park.

The St. Louis Cardinals own the best record in the National League. Lance Lynn has been a big reason why.

Norichika Aoki went 3-for-5 with three RBI and Marco Estrada spun seven innings of one run ball as the Brewers snapped a four-game skid with a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes makes diving stop on a ball hit up the middle by the Brewers' Carlos Gomez for a single.

MLB Team Report - Pittsburgh Pirates - INSIDE PITCH The Pirates will have one of their key players back in the lineup Monday night when they open a four-game home series against Milwaukee.

Bronson Arroyo has had his way with the Brewers in the past and that didn't change on this day.

The Brewers are still looking for their first win on an important 10-game road trip that covers three division rivals.

Brewers left-hander Tom Gorzelanny could not get loose for a relief outing against the Reds on Friday, and by the close of business on Saturday, he was on the 15-day disabled list.

Sometimes ERAs can be deceiving. Especially this early in the season, they can get distorted by white noise and random chance.

Mat Latos revealed that he pitched despite feeling ill during his last start. This season, he has left opposing hitters feeling the same way.