Don’t know if we’ll go with obscure movie quotes when we talk about the Milwaukee Brewers this season, but that’s how we start off. Welcome to the BrewCap for those unfamiliar, it’s similar to what we do with the Bucks where we recap what happened with our own little spin on things. Brewers opened the 2018 season with great expectations. Some think they’re a lock to be a playoff team, others think there’s still a chance to be something special pushing a Wild Card berth. The season started on the right foot with Milwaukee winning 2-1 in extra frames thanks to a big two-out double rally starter by Ji-Man Choi, the surprise star of Spring Training.

Would you keep Choi over Aguliar?
Now, this is living in the moment, and it’s been a topic I’ve discussed on Daily Tap this week. But Ji-Man Choi has the argument to stay in the big leagues over Jesus Aguliar. Now, Jesus is out of options, and the Brewers would have to trade him likely. Now, I feel like there are enough tanking teams in baseball that would take a power hitting first baseman, but maybe I’m wrong. Choi played so well, and he can do more things than Aguliar, I may keep him. The fact he takes walks, plays a little left field and hits the ball (not just homers) is awesome. We’ll see what the Brewers do here.

Chase breaks the Opening Day curse.
Okay, maybe the Opening Day curse is only a Miller Park thing. Chase Anderson did not show signs of the curse. He pitched great with six innings, only hit allowed and six strikeouts. Loved that he tried to get himself hurt on the basepaths with a terrible slide to score a run with a headfirst, awkward slide. Also, he battled through the stomach bug to pitch this one which is rather impressive.

Brewers first impressions
Couple first impressions are in the book for the Milwaukee Brewers -> Lorenzo Cain did well in the leadoff spot with three hits, Christian Yelich drove in the first Brewers fun of the season, Ryan Braun looked fine at first base, Matt Albers got himself out of a jam in the eighth. All passed with flying colors. Jacob Barnes also showed why Spring Training stats mean absolutely nothing.

Next up
Milwaukee plays San Diego for the second game of their three-game set tonight. Brewers’ fans will get their first look at Jhoulys Chacin, who pitched for the Padres last season, and San Diego sends talented lefty Joey Lucchesi to the mound in a spot start. The Brewers’ brand is to struggle against prospects, and guys making their major league debuts, so who knows tonight.

Charlie.