Brewers’ Christian Yelich explains why he’s big fan of playing in Milwaukee before NLCS

Before the National League Championship Series (NLCS), Milwaukee Brewers captain Christian Yelich shared his enthusiasm for playing in his hometown of Milwaukee. The 34-year-old expressed that the team's performance directly affects the happiness of the people in the state and city, emphasizing how much they don't take that responsibility lightly.

Yelich praised the Los Angeles Dodgers, acknowledging their respect for their opponents while preparing to compete. Milwaukee is aiming to reach the Fall Classic for the first time since 1982 and has never won a World Series title, while the Dodgers are aiming for their third consecutive championship. The Brewers had a three-game advantage over the Dodgers in the NLCS, with a home-field advantage, but the Dodgers had more firepower, making the outcome uncertain.

Milwaukee's hitters hit .257 as a team and had a .743 OPS, while they finished the series with a .257 batting average and .743 OPS. Key contributors for the Brewers included Jackson Chourio, who hit two home runs and drove in six runs, and William Contreras, who went 6-for-16 with two home runs. Yelich himself went 5-for-14 in the series against the Padres.

With Milwaukee hosting the first game at American Family Field, they are confident in their ability to pull off an upset.