Maybe it's me. I show I show up in Milwaukee, have a nice talk with Francisco Liriano, and tonight he allows seven runs on seven hits and two walks in three innings and leaves with the Pirates down 7-2 to the Brewers.

The good news is, that only raises his season ERA to 2.98. The bad news is, it was 2.57 before the game started.

I caught up with another former Twin in Milwaukee. Carlos Gomez isn't performing like a superstar, the way he was when the Twins visited earlier this season. He's willing to run into walls, which has taken a toll on his knees. He's hitting .284 with 19 homers and 57 RBI and has made a number of spectacular catches.

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Gomez has been less than consistent, has made mistakes in the outfield and on the bases. Those who cover the Brewers daily tell me Gomez is fearless in the outfield and on the bases, which can lead to the spectacular and the occasional puzzling play.

It is strange to look onto the field and see Liriano on the mound, with Justin Morneau holding Gomez on base. Kyle Lohse is currently the Brewers' ace, too.