"It goes against Ron Roenicke's first instinct.

But it sure is tempting.

The Milwaukee Brewers manager said Thursday that he and pitching coach Rick Kranitz would talk with right-hander Zack Greinke to see whether it makes any sense to pitch him on short rest in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against Arizona on Sunday.

Greinke pitched six innings on short rest Wednesday night against Pittsburgh to clinch home-field advantage for the NLDS. Afterward, Roenicke said he was not inclined to bring Greinke back for Game 2, but the pitcher's home record is so compelling that it merited discussion.

"We need to talk today and then talk to (Greinke) if we think that is a possibility," Roenicke said early in the day."