sports - august 2010

Brewers host Astros, D-Backs at Miller Park

THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS attract fans from throughout the Midwest who come to games not only for the action on the field, but also for tailgate parties and the enjoyable experience offered by Miller Park. But since the All-Star break, there has been plenty of action on the field, as the Brewers have moved into playoff contention.

Located just west of downtown Milwaukee, Miller Park is recognized as one of the best stadiums in major league baseball. The retractable roof guarantees all games will be played. Tickets are available online at www.brewers.com.

Visitors driving to Miller Park may find the Canal Street entrance (west from 6th St. at the Harley-Davidson Museum) preferable to entrances off I-94.

AUGUST HOME GAMES:
August 6 vs. Houston Astros, 7:10 p.m.
August 7 vs. Houston, 6:10 p.m.
August 8 vs. Houston, 1:10 p.m.
August 9 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 7:10 p.m.
August 10 vs. Arizona, 7:10 p.m.
August 11 vs. Arizona, 7:10 p.m.
August 12 vs. Arizona, 1:10 p.m.
August 20 vs. San Diego Padres, 7:10 p.m.
August 21 vs. San Diego, 6:10 p.m.
August 22 vs. San Diego, 1:10 p.m.
August 24 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:10 p.m.
August 25 vs. Los Angeles, 7:10 p.m.
August 26 vs. Los Angeles, 1:10 p.m.
August 27 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:10 p.m.
August 28 vs. Pittsburgh, 6:10 p.m.
August 29 vs. Pittsburgh, 1:10 p.m.

Milwaukee Iron makes Arena Football playoffs

MANAGEMENT of the Milwaukee Iron made good on its preseason promise to make the Arena Football League playoffs. The Iron, winner of the AFL’s Central Division, will host a playoff game the weekend of Aug. 608 against either the Chicago Rush or the Arizona Timber Rattlers.

The playoff game will be played at the U.S. Cellular Arena, because of scheduling issues at the Bradley Center. For up-to-date information, visit www.arenafootball.com.

Professional Water Skiing At Veterans Park Lagoon

Professional water skiing will come to Milwaukee’s Veterans Park Lagoon for the first time Aug. 6-7.

The Malibu Open will be the first professional water skiing event ever held on the lagoon just north of the Milwaukee Art Museum. There will be no charge to see the competition.

Preliminary rounds are scheduled from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6. Preliminaries continue at 10 a.m. Saturday, with finals under 18 light towers at 7:30 p.m.