Mar 9, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (16) makes the throw for an out against the San Francisco Giants during a spring training game at American Family Fields of Phoenix. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
The Brewers and home runs have always been intertwined, from Harvey’s Wallbangers, to Craig Counsell emphasizing the importance of the home run. Historically, the Brewers have relied on scoring lots of runs, and hoping the pitching staff allows one less run than the offense scored.
That’s not the case anymore.
The Brewers were carried by their pitching last season.