Counsell has big numbers vs. Lohse

Craig Counsell is starting at third base tonight over Bill Hall, and it was an easy call for Brewers manager Ken Macha. Counsell is 8-for-16 in his career against Cards starter Kyle Lohse, and Hall is 1-for-15.

Here’s the Milwaukee lineup:

BREWERS
Rickie Weeks  2B
Craig Counsell  3B
Ryan Braun  LF
Prince Fielder  1B
Mike Cameron  CF
J.J. Hardy  SS
Corey Hart  RF
Jason Kendall  C
Yovani Gallardo  RHP