From EssentiallySports · Srijanee Chakraborty · · 50s
Brewers Manager Challenges Dodgers' Best-Team Tag
Brewers manager Pat Murphy insists Milwaukee can beat LA Dodgers despite their 'best team in baseball' label.
In brief
Brewers manager Pat Murphy insists Milwaukee can beat LA Dodgers despite their 'best team in baseball' label. Brewers manager Pat Murphy says Milwaukee will prove they are the best team in baseball, not the Dodgers. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Brewers Challenge Dodgers' Tag
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy says they believe they are the best team in baseball despite Dodgers' label.
“We’re gonna be more ready than we were last time, I believe. That doesn’t guarantee anything, but we got to be ready for what they say is the best team in baseball. But we think we are.”
Dodgers' Postseason Struggles
Dodgers have struggled without Ohtani, hitting .154 in 4 games with 2 walks after injuries.
“This postseason, Ohtani has gone 2-for-13 in 4 games and is hitting .154 with only 2 walks.”
Dodgers' Team Strength
Dodgers rely on multiple stars including Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, and Andy Pages for postseason success.
“LA has Freddie Freeman at first base, Max Muncy at third base, and center fielder Andy Pages, that All-Star roster has shown what they can do in the divisional series already.”
Skubal Faces Brewers
Tarik Skubal, a former Cy Young winner, starts NLCS Game 1 against Brewers after leading Dodgers in NLDS.
“Skubal is set to take the mound against the Brewers in NLCS Game 1.”
What it means
Brewers manager Pat Murphy says Milwaukee will prove they are the best team in baseball, not the Dodgers.
