Brewers’ Christian Yelich shows respect for Dodgers before NLCS
Manager Pat Murphy’s Milwaukee Brewers are preparing to face the defending, back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Christian Yelich has no interest in talking about his team’s underdog status . Murphy praised the Dodgers before expressing his desire to “kick their butts” starting on October 11 in Milwaukee. Bob Nightengale of […] The post Brewers’ Christian Yelich shows…
Brewers' star outfielder Christian Yelich expressed admiration for the Los Angeles Dodgers before the National League Championship Series begins. Manager Pat Murphy highlighted the Dodgers as the defending back-to-back World Series champions, but Yelich emphasized the Brewers' readiness to compete against the team. "Obviously we respect them.
We respect everything they've done in the game, how they go about the game. You can't say enough great things about them," Yelich said, acknowledging the Dodgers' impressive track record. However, Yelich stressed that his team is eager to prove themselves. "At the same time, we're ready to compete with them. We're not surprised we're in this situation and in this series with them.
I think that's kind of what you expect when the postseason starts," he added. Yelich's excitement for playing the Dodgers at home was evident, as Milwaukee's Manager Murphy sees an opportunity for the Brewers to exploit the edge that being at home can provide. Both teams are aware of the challenge ahead, with Yelich acknowledging the high stakes and the need for a strong effort from his team.
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