Welcome to the regression party, Zach Davies. After looking like an All-Star for two months, Davies has come crashing down to earth in the last month. He gave up six runs, four earned last night in the Brewers loss to Seattle. Davies struggled with a big inning as Mariners added six runs in the third inning as the Brewers right-hander could not get anyone out. The last three starts for the Brewers’ right-hander have been subpar with three or more runs given up in each, and Davies has been unable to get out of the fifth inning. He didn’t even make it there last night only going four. Brewers can ill-afford another pitcher struggle in their rotation.

Player of the Game: J.P. Crawford – There was not one guy on Seattle who had a major game, but Crawford started the major third inning, therefore, he will get the accolades. Crawford hit a run-scoring triple then scored on a Domingo Santana double to put Seattle up 2-1 in the third. They did not look back from there. Crawford added another RBI later in the game with a run-scoring groundout. Crawford was a top prospect in Philadelphia’s system before being traded for Jean Segura. He’s having a good start to his 2019 season.

Honorable Mention: Ryan Braun – Good night from Braunie. He had three hits including two doubles and scored two of Milwaukee’s three runs. Braun added an outfield assist late in the game to gun down Oscar Narvaez at home plate. After struggling against lefties to start the year, it appears Braun has found his stroke again. He’s stinging the ball well versus the handedness.

The Thing I Liked: Jimmy Nelson and Jesus Aguilar have productive games – Each player has been on their own collective hot seat. It was not easy for Jimmy Nelson tonight, but he was able to work through some shit to give Milwaukee two scoreless innings. That’s an encouraging sign moving forward for Milwaukee. Jesus Aguilar drove in two runs with a single and had a two-hit night. More of those from Zeus, please.

The Thing I Didn’t Like: Keep losing series’ openers – I hate to continue to beat this drum, but Milwaukee has only won one opening game of a series in June. That’s not going to help you daily. First, it adds pressure for the remaining two games of the series. Second, it rules out a sweep and winning three straight games. Third, it puts you in a position where you have to win Game 2 to avoid being swept. Milwaukee is lucky they’ve been only swept once through this tough June.

Next up: Brewers will get to see what Adrian Houser can do starting for them. He probably will not pitch all that long, but still, this is his opportunity to make something happen for Milwaukee. Seattle is still undecided on who will get the ball for them tonight.

Charlie.