Brewers’ high-powered offense gearing up to maintain historical pace with Brooklyn Tip-Tops
Milwaukee's players received a rest day Friday and remain poised for a doubleheader Saturday.
Brewers’ high-powered offense gearing up to maintain historical pace with Brooklyn Tip-Tops originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Friday’s rain provided the Milwaukee Brewers with a chance to slow down and take a deep breath.
They likely needed a break. Through the opening six MLB games this season, the Brewers’ motion offense continues to historically challenge the brilliance of the 1915 Brooklyn Tip-Tops' Federal League start. Along with the 1976 World Series-champion Cincinnati Reds , the three clubs of vastly different eras stand as the lone clubs to collect at least 45 runs and 15 stolen bases through the opening six outings .
Brewers' offense running wild, like Tip-Tops Opening the regular season with a sweep of the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field, the Brewers put the league on notice after compiling 12 hits and seven stolen bases during a 6-1 win March 28 . The NL Central-leading Brewers (5-1) entered the weekend series at a rainy Kauffman Stadium leading the league in steals, RBI (43) and on-base percentage (. 378).
Their . 279 team batting average ranked fourth. Paced by Brice Turang’s .