Thanks to three home runs from previously slumping 3B Casey McGehee, the Brewers’ magic number to clinch their division is down to 58.
Brewers beat writer Adam McCalvy learned of an amusing subplot behind today’s game. Seinfeld fans will remember the episode where Yankees all-star Paul O-Neill promised to hit two home runs for a sick child.
Well, McGehee met a young fan before today’s game:
“This morning, I got to meet a little kid. His name’s Clayton,” McGehee said. “Clayton was being pretty shy and I kept asking him, ‘Do you have any questions for me?’ He wouldn’t ask me anything. Finally, jokingly, his dad asks me, ‘Why don’t you hit a home run for him?’”
McGehee scoffed. He’d hit five home runs all season, none since July 6 and one in his last 63 games.
“It it was that easy, I would have had one by now,” McGehee answered. “How about we just go for I don’t screw anything up for the kid today? That was good enough for him.”
Three home runs later, I think young Clayton will be a welcome presence in the Brewers’ clubhouse from now on.
Inertia Wins! 