June 27, 2010
By Jordan Schelling / MLB.com
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Brewers\’ 5-3 win over the Twins on Wednesday really stood out to manager Ken Macha: Thome had not previously faced Braddock.
Since calling Braddock up before the series finale at Target Field on May 23, the Brewers have seen the 22-year-old hard-throwing lefty enjoy plenty of success against hitters the first time he faces them.
\”If you haven\’t faced Braddock, you don\’t realize how the ball jumps up on you,\” Macha said. \”The first time you face somebody like that … he hides the ball, it jumps on you.\”
In Thome\’s first at-bat against Braddock, the left-handed slugger went
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