The Cardinals hand the Brewers a rare defeat at Miller Park, 8 – 3, thanks to a grand slam by pitcher Jake Westbrook in the 4th. Brewers LF Ryan Braun has a couple of embarrassing moments, being caught stealing third base to end the 1st inning, then takes a spectacular tumble in the 3rd when trying to turn a triple into his first career inside-the-park home run, ending up caught in no man’s land between third base and home for an easy out.

August 31, 2011 This Day In Baseball

On August 31, 2011 — The Cardinals hand the Brewers a rare defeat at Miller Park, 8 – 3, thanks to a grand slam by pitcher Jake Westbrook in the 4th. Brewers LF Ryan Braun has a couple of embarrassing moments, being caught stealing third base to end the 1st inning, then takes a spectacular tumble in the 3rd when trying to turn a triple into his first career inside-the-park home run, ending up caught in no man’s land between third base and home for an easy out.

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