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Brewers' Pat Murphy Doesn't Think His Team Has Played Great. Milwaukee's Record Suggests Otherwise
Murphy said Milwaukee still needs to improve after the Brewers matched modern MLB’s most lopsided shutout and went 10-7 in a 17-day stretch.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Wednesday the team hasn't played great despite holding the best record in MLB, remarks following Tuesday's 22-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Surviving a grueling 17-day run with no days off and multiple West Coast trips, the Brewers went 10-7 while winning three of four games against the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
After failing to acquire Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal last month, Milwaukee's pitching staff led by Chris Hook, Jim Henderson, and Juan Sandoval has cultivated success with rookie Logan Henderson.
First baseman Jake Bauers credited internal leadership for the team's ability to bounce back during tough times, while Murphy observed that leaders' ability to handle teammates remains a key success factor.
Leading the NL Central, Milwaukee remains five games ahead of the Chicago Cubs, with the two teams meeting in a four-game series at Wrigley Field starting August 31.