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Parra Hurls Gem as Brewers Beat Giants

Posted Apr 5, 08 6:40 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Manny Parra earned his first major league victory, delivering a breakout performance in the Milwaukee Brewers' 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants today. The 25-year-old left-hander held the Giants hitless through five innings before giving up a pair of runs in the sixth and leaving the game with a 3-2 lead. New Milwaukee closer Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his first save.

The Giants scored another two runs off the Brewers' bullpen in the final three innings, but late-inning homers from Ryan Braun and Gabe Kapler helped Milwaukee hold the lead. The Brewers will try for a three-game series sweep of the Giants tomorrow. Parra gave up a leadoff triple to Eugenio Velez to start the sixth, ending his no-hit bid.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Manny Parra delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of the baseball game, Saturday April 5, 2008 in Milwaukee.   (AP Photo/ Ron Kuenstler)
Milwaukee Brewers' Craig Counsell can't come up with the ball as San Francisco Giants' Daniel Ortmeier steals second today in Milwaukee.   (AP Photo/ Ron Kuenstler)
San Francisco Giants' Ray Durham throws to first after forcing out Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder today. Ryan Braun was out at first. The Brewers won 5-4.   (AP Photo/ Ron Kuenstler)
Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks throws to first after forcing out San Francisco Giants' Jose Castillo on a hit by Daniel Ortmeier, today in Milwaukee.   (AP Photo/ Ron Kuenstler)
San Francisco Giants' third baseman Jose Castillo throws to first after tagging out Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun on a single hit by Corey Hart, today in Milwaukee.   (AP Photo/ Ron Kuenstler)
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