The Chicago White Sox started mostly batters who will begin the year in the minors. The Milwaukee Brewers started mostly batters who are All-Stars. It showed, in an 8-5 win in Phoenix on Monday.
It turns out, you can blame it on the bossa nova.
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The Milwaukee regulars rocked Iván Nova for five earned runs in 3 1⁄3 innings, including a solo HR by Ryan Braun and a 3-run job by Cory Spangenburg. It was a far cry from Nova’s first spring start, but at least he didn’t walk anyone.