Ryan Braun hit an opposite field, three-run blast in the first inning, and that was it for the Milwaukee offense.  They only managed 4 hits the rest of the way, and Pittsburgh’s Tom Gorzelanny pitched extremely well, but Dave Bush was better.  He threw 6.2 innings, only giving up a run on a Nate McLouth solo shot in the fifth.  Brian Shouse and Eric Gagne bridged the gap to Salomon Torres, who picked up his 26th save of 2008 on Friday.

Offensive MVP: Ryan Braun (2-4/1R/12B/1HR/3RBI/0BB/0K)

Pitching MVP: Dave Bush (6.2IP/6H/1ER/2BB/2SO/Win-9th)

Alex’s Take:

Though it wasn’t particularly good that Milwaukee’s offense shut down after scoring in the first, the bullpen pitched very well, and Dave Bush continued to impress, and he is now at 9-9.