Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy was seen during their recent game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field. The Brewers are looking to change their luck as they head into a three-game series against the Washington Nationals. In July, the team had a record of 11-13 and now faces several injuries, including a recurring back problem for outfielder Christian Yelich.
Despite these challenges, the Brewers still maintain a five-game lead in the National League Central. Manager Pat Murphy acknowledged that the team is going through a rough patch and emphasized the need for personal reassessment to bounce back. With key players like Yelich, Rob Zastryzny, Bryan Hudson, and Trevor Megill on the injured list, younger players like Brice Turang, Joey Ortiz, Sal Frelick, Garrett Mitchell, and Jackson Chourio are feeling the pressure to step up.
Yelich encouraged the younger players to stay true to their game and not be fazed by the playoff race pressure. The team recently acquired veteran right-hander Frankie Montas from the Cincinnati Reds, who will start the upcoming series. Montas had a tough July with the Reds and will be looking to turn things around against the Nationals.
On the other side, Nationals’ right-hander Jake Irvin will take the mound on Friday. Irvin has shown improvement in his recent starts after a couple of rough outings earlier. The Nationals are coming off four consecutive losses, including being swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks. All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams emphasized the importance of having a solid game plan at the plate to get back on track.
Both teams are aiming for a fresh start in the upcoming series, with the Brewers looking to extend their lead in the division and the Nationals seeking to break their losing streak. It will be an exciting matchup to see how these teams respond to their recent challenges and compete for a much-needed victory.