New York - If all goes well, Trevor Hoffman could be closing games for theMilwaukeeBrewers before this three-city, nine-game trip is over. 

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New York - When you're off to a slow start, this is the kind of loss that really stings. 

Injured Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman has thrown his second bullpen session in four days and will head out soon on a rehab assignment. 

Injured Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman has thrown his second bullpen session in four days and will head out soon on a rehab assignment. 

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Barring the unforeseen, Trevor Hoffman could be closing games for the Brewers before their three-city, nine-game trip is over. 

--C Mike Rivera was back behind the plate Friday night with RHP Dave Bush on the mound, the second time those two paired up. 

Manager Ken Macha said it's going to take some time to sort out roles in the bullpen, especially with closer Trevor Hoffman on the disabled list. 

Gary Sheffield thought it was fitting that his 500th home run was a liner to left field. 

If Jeff Suppan is dwelling on his trying start to the season, theMilwaukeeBrewers' pitcher was doing a good job of hiding it. 

Citi Field has only seen four regular-season games, but its early reputation as a pitcher's park hasn't exactly held true for the New York Mets. 

Gary Sheffield crossed home plate and thrust his arms in the air after unleashing his 500th homer with another vicious swing, and then the surly slugger was humbled by the site of his new Mets teammates pouring out of the dugout. 

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