FACTS/FLUKES: Aoki, Capuano, Lohse, Wright, Francisco

Aoki settling into lead-off spot ... The path to playing time for Norichika Aoki (OF, MIL) was uncertain at best this spring amid a crowded Milwaukee outfield. But injuries and inconsistent results from teammates have led to opportunity and Aoki has taken advantage. In fact, he's tied for second on the club in SBs and boasts one of the better batting averages among Brewers regulars.

Year     AB     BA    OBP   bb%   ct%    Eye    xBA   GB%  Spd  SB   HR   
====    ===   ====   ====   ===   ===   ====   ====   ===  ===  ==   == 
2010*   583   .358   .421    11    90   0.97    --     --  ---  19   14  
2011*   643   .292   .358    10    91   1.08    --     --  ---   8    4  
2012    426   .282   .339     8    90   0.84   .293    55 ...

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