Weekend notes from the road (Part 1)

The BSbar team was live on the scene at Miller Park in Milwaukee this past Saturday to visit the annual migration of Cub fans to their northern habitat. The Cubs won that one 6-3 and took 2 of 3 from the Brew Crew. Amongst the cold beers and colder tailgating temperatures, someone managed to take a few notes. He was then hit in the head with an overcooked bratwurst.

• You have to see Milwaukee's Prince Fielder in person to really understand how big this guy is. And I'm not talking about big like McGwire and Sosa circa '98, I'm talking big as in he could do without dessert for maybe the next 10-15 years. He'll eventually outgrow the largest jerseys the Brewers have and be traded to Detroit so he can wear his Dad's old ones. Wait, what am I saying!? It's Milwaukee - they make enough plus-size jerseys for their fans that there shouldn't be a problem getting Fielder one.
• Carlos Zambrano's antics are even more annoying in person. Honestly, I was rooting for the Cubs but every time Z pumped his fist after getting someone out I just wanted to knock some of his teeth out. It won't be long before every team in the Central is throwing at him at least once a game.
• Bernie the Brewer is still one of the better mascot/attractions at a game. I still prefer him sliding into the mug of beer though.
• The Sausage Race has officially taken on a life of its own, staking its claim as the greatest current sports side-attraction. They even show footage of the different meats "warming up" an inning before the race. I'm willing to bet more money changed hands after that race than after the actual game. They might as well go all out and post odds and have the beer vendors to take bets.
• For the record, the Polish Sausage won running away.