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Yelich Out of Brewers' NLCS Start
Brewers skipper Pat Murphy explains Christian Yelich's absence from NLCS Game 1 lineup.
In brief
Brewers skipper Pat Murphy explains Christian Yelich's absence from NLCS Game 1 lineup. Brewers manager Pat Murphy says Christian Yelich is out of NLCS Game 1 to make strategic matchups with Dodgers' Tarik Skubal. Originally reported by Mlb.
Yelich absent for NLCS Game 1
Christian Yelich was absent from the Brewers' lineup for NLCS Game 1 against the Dodgers.
Manager explains absence
Pat Murphy said Yelich's absence is for the team's best matchup against Dodgers' Tarik Skubal.
Andrew Vaughn named
Brewers picked designated hitter Andrew Vaughn for his .834 OPS against left-handers.
Vaughn's matchup stats
Vaughn has a .336/.421/.517 slash line against left-handers but a .488 OPS against Skubal.
Jake Bauers injury
Jake Bauers can't play due to a fractured right toe and shin splints.
Murphy's music story
Pat Murphy is a Bruce Springsteen fan who met him through a college story in 1980.
Springsteen connection
Murphy says Springsteen's music resonates with him as a Catholic from New Jersey.
In short
Brewers manager Pat Murphy says Christian Yelich is out of NLCS Game 1 to make strategic matchups with Dodgers' Tarik Skubal.
