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Brewers face three division foes in August THEMILWAUKEE BREWERS, among the lead- ers in theNational League this season, host major rivals for postseason play inAugust. The St. Louis Cardinals, always a power in the Brewers’ division, open themonth atMiller Park and end itwith a three-game series ending on Labor Day. The Pittsburgh Pirates, a surprisingly strong teamthis year, also play a three-game series inMilwaukee. Newmanager Ron Roenicke,who came to the Brewers fromthe LosAngelesAngels,was pleasedwith the first-half performance of his team, especially newpitchers Zack Greinke and ShaunMarcum.At theAll-Star break, however, he strengthened the relief corpswith the addi- tion ofNewYorkMets closer Francisco Rodriguez. Miller Park, justwest of downtownMilwaukee, is considered one of the top three parks in the Major Leagues. Its retractable roof guarantees every gamewill be played. For info and tickets, visitwww.brewers.com. For sold out games, checkwith the city’s leading ticket broker,www.theticketking.com. August home games: Aug. 1 vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 7:10 p.m. Aug. 2 vs. St. Louis, 7:10 p.m. Aug. 3 vs. St. Louis, 1:10 p.m. Aug. 12 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:10 p.m. Aug. 13 vs. Pittsburgh, 6:10 p.m. Aug. 14 vs. Pittsburgh, 1:10 p.m. Aug. 15 vs. LosAngeles Dodgers, 7:10 p.m. Aug. 16 vs. LosAngeles, 7:10 p.m. Aug. 17 vs. LosAngeles, 7:10 p.m. Zack Greinke strengthens pitching corps Aug. 18 vs. LosAngeles, 1:10 p..m. Aug. 26 vs. Chicago Cubs, 7:10 p.m. Aug. 27 vs. Chicago, 6:10 p.m. Aug. 28 vs. Chicago, 1:10 p.m. Aug. 30 vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 7:10 p.m. Aug. 31 vs. St. Louis, 7:10 p.m. Sept. 1 vs. St. Louis, 1:10 p.m. For Your Transportation Needs 24 Hours a Day/7Days a Week Digital Computer Dispatching. GPS Tracking System MC/VISA/AMEX Accepted Wisconsin's Largest Taxicab Service Call 220-5000 61