…and now Marmol’s closing. Wonderful.

So we had a little offensive slump. It happens. We’ve learned that our starting pitching is ridiculous, Kevin Hart can just stay in Iowa for good, and millions of detractors are wondering how Kerry Wood’s going to turn a blister into a two month DL stint. Other than that… whatever, right? A 2-4 road trip’s not a disaster. And hey! We actually beat Florida this year! All right!

What do you mean the Brewers are on an eight game winning streak?

*looks over shoulder* Oh crap.

I guarantee that last week’s road trip wouldn’t seem nearly as problematic if the Brewers weren’t in invincible mode right now. But the lead’s down to one game, with a huge series in Milwaukee (I’ll be lounging in Miller Park’s Gehl Club Wednesday night) and those pesky Marlins in town to serve as a trap series. Milwaukee (the team, the fans, the whole damn city) is exploding right now and it’s tough to listen to all that while setting our sights on Florida. But nothing’s more essential. Reports are that Miller Park’s going to be 50/50 again (I’m already dreading the 7th inning stretch singalong shouting match) and our best starters (everyone but Marquis) are in line to pitch. Honestly, I see the series splitting right down the middle. So while we’re at home with a 100% supportive crowd, let’s ignore the beer seeping down from upstairs and beat up on Florida. Win 3/4 or sweep and we might even get a game back or something.

Remember- it’s not all bad news. I admit that I groaned when I heard about Braun’s go-ahead homer Thursday night, but then I saw it on the news and the sight of all those distraught Cardinal fans made me feel a lot better.