Brewers' Braun entered game Wednesday as a pinch-hitter

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (side) entered Wednesday's game in the ninth inning as a pinch-hitter and knocked in his first run of the season with an infield single.

Analysis:

Braun did not start Wednesday for the second game in a row, but his pinch-hit appearance bodes well for his chances of returning to the lineup following a team off day Thursday.