Eric Thames gave Brewer fans hope for a series tie on Sunday when he banged a three-run homer in the eighth inning off of the Dodgers’ normally dominant closer Kenley Jansen to tie the game 5-5. The Milwaukee Brewers would go on to lose the game, but that home run begs a question: does Thames have more playing time in his near future?
How’s Jesus Aguilar performed this year?
After a breakout season that saw Jesus Aguilar earn a spot in the All Star Game and Home Run Derby, the 28-year-old entered the season with a firm grip on the starting first baseman job and that’s exactly how things have shaken out.