The Milwaukee Brewers are currently a game ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Central heading into the All Star Break. The Brewers will have three starters: Carlos Gomez, Aramis Ramirez, and Jonathan Lucroy in the game, along with closer Fransisco Rodriguez. Tragedy struck the Brewers family a few days ago as Jean Segura's young son died suddenly.
1B: Mark Reynolds and Lyle Overbay are sharing time at 1B and both seem to be past their prime. Overbay's average is awful as is Reynolds', but at least Mark is hitting some home runs. Hopefully, minor league prospect, Hunter Morris can emerge as a solid 1B and play next year.
2B: Scooter Gennett has done a solid job in his first full major league season, while Rickie Weeks serves as a solid backup. They've both been productive at the plate.
SS: Segura has struggled offensively and it's hard to say how he will react to the death of this son. Hopefully he can get back to his 2013 form.
3B: Aramis Ramirez has done a great job when healthy. His power numbers aren't huge, but he's putting up some good numbers.
LF: Khris Davis has done a pretty nice job in his first full season and has some nice power. He lacks discipline at times, but I think he'll be a solid player.
CF: Carlos Gomez has been one of the best all around players in the league this year, a solid defender, hitting around .300 and hitting with power.
RF: Ryan Braun hasn't put up huge numbers, but he's been solid. His power numbers are down a bit this year.
C: Lucroy has been a beast offensively and will be starting in his first all star game.
P: The pitching staff has been pretty solid thus far, the starters: Yovani Gallardo, Kyle Lohse, Matt Garza and Wily Peralta have been great, Marco Estrada just got sent to the bullpen after Jimmy Nelson got called up. Nelson was tearing it up at AAA Nashville before the call up. The bullpen has done a nice job, K-Rod is one of the best closers in the NL, and Will Smith has been amazing.
The Brewers are looking good and could be on their way to the playoffs if they stay healthy.
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