Game 2 takeaways: Brewers defense falters before finding a way
The Brewers didn't have their best defense in Game 2 of the NLDS, a showing that still didn't stand in Milwaukee's way by game's end.
The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 2-0 lead over the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series with a decisive win in Game 2, thanks to Jackson Chourio's game-winning single in the ninth inning. While the first eight innings were far from ideal, the team managed to find a way to victory, extending their winning streak in the series.
Manager Pat Murphy acknowledged that the team didn't play their best baseball, citing four defensive miscues and indecisiveness on challenges as contributing factors. Despite these issues, the team's pitching staff stepped up to make quality pitches, allowing them to stay in the game. The offense also struggled, with Christian Yelich acknowledging that the team "probably didn't play our best, cleanest game."
However, the Brewers' resilience and ability to find a way to win prevailed, giving them a commanding lead heading into the next game.
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