# Murphy's Playbook Secures Brewers NLDS Win

> Pat Murphy's coaching adjustments help Brewers overcome playoff struggles in NLDS clincher.
- Title: Murphy's Playbook Secures Brewers NLDS Win · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Pat Murphy's coaching adjustments help Brewers overcome playoff struggles in NLDS clincher. Pat Murphy's pregame coaching helped Brewers' hitters overcome…
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## Mitchell's game-saving catch
Garrett Mitchell caught Manny Machado's potential two-run homer in the eighth inning to preserve the Brewers' two-run lead.

> Just trying to get back to the wall. The ball was hit really well
## Mitchell's playoff resurgence
Mitchell drove in the game's first run and scored the go-ahead run in the fifth inning after struggling 2-for-12.
## Teamwide offensive struggles
Brewers' first baseman Jake Bauers entered the game 2-for-11 with six strikeouts after a 4-3 loss to San Diego.
## Murphy's coaching impact
Pat Murphy helped players refocus after playoff struggles with messages like 'just be you' and 'don't agonize over personal numbers'.

> You've got matchups all throughout the game, and it's hard to build numbers
## Bauers' improved performance
Bauers drew three walks, hit a leadoff single, and scored an insurance run after Murphy's talk.
## Mitchell's game-winning hit
Mitchell ripped a 110.3 mph RBI single off Walker Buehler for the game's first run and later scored on a triple.
## NLDS clincher
Brewers clinch NLDS with 3-1 victory after Murphy's coaching adjustments helped hitters overcome early struggles.
## Key takeaway

Pat Murphy's pregame coaching helped Brewers' hitters overcome early struggles to clinch NLDS victory.