BY SCOTT LAUBERJust in from Milwaukee: The Brewers have selected right-hander Yovani Gallardo as their Game 1 starter Wednesday at the Bank. Gallardo, 22, has pitched just once since tearing the ACL in his right knee on May 1 in Chicago. He went four innings last Thursday against Pittsburgh, allowing three hits and one run while striking out seven. He was solid last season for Milwaukee, going 9-5 with a 3.67 ERA. In perhaps his best career start, he allowed one run in 6-2/3 innings and struck out seven in a victory over the Phillies on Aug. 3, 2007. Here's the box score from that game, courtesy of our friends at Baseballreference.com.
Looks like the Brewers' only other choice to start Game 1 was right-hander Jeff Suppan, but he allowed six runs on eight hits in only 3-2/3 innings Sept. 14 against the Phils at the Bank. No word yet on the Brew Crew's Game 2 starter, but I'd be willing to bet on CC Sabathia pitching on short rest again.
(Update, 9:03 p.m.): Sabathia, in fact, will start Game 2.
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