The Milwaukee Brewers will open their 2012 season this afternoon when they welcome the Saint Louis Cardinals to Miller Park. Yovani Gallardo (17-10, 3.52 last season) gets the start for the Brewers while the Cardinals counter with Jaime Garcia (13-7, 3.56 in 2011). Gallardo is making his third straight opening day start. He said its an honor to get the opening day assignment…
[audio:http://wdor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GALLARDO1.mp3|titles=GALLARDO1]The Brewers beat out the Cardinals for the National League Central Division Title last season, however it was Saint Louis that got the last laugh by beating Milwaukee in the N.L. Championship Series. The Brewers – Cardinals rivalry is one that Gallardo enjoys…
[audio:http://wdor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GALLARDO2.mp3|titles=GALLARDO2]Pregame coverage on 93.9 FM WDOR begins at 2:35 this afternoon with first pitch from Miller Park set for 3:10.
Notes:
This is the third time that the Brewers have opened their season by playing the Cardinals. The Brewers are 2-1 in those games, all three of which were played in Saint Louis.
This will be the Brewers first opening day without Prince Fielder at first base since 2005. Fielder signed a free agent deal with the Detroit Tigers this off-season.
The Brewers had three key signings this off-season. They added third baseman, Aramis Ramirez, shortstop Alex Gonzalez and outfielder Norichika Aoki.
Former Brewers catcher Mike Matheny is in his first season as the Cardinals manager. Matheny replaced Tony LaRussa, who retired during the off-season. Matheny won his first game Wednesday night as Saint Louis won at Miami.
