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Woodruff throws off mound, eyes improbable playoff return
11 Oct
Summary
- Brandon Woodruff threw off a mound for the first time since injury.
- He is aiming for an unlikely World Series roster spot.
- Rookie Cooper Pratt received five cases of Fanta as a gift.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff has taken a significant step in his recovery by throwing off a mound for the first time. He is pursuing an ambitious goal of joining the team's World Series roster as a reliever, despite the challenging timeline. Woodruff expressed his determination to "force Murph's hand," referring to manager Pat Murphy, and sees this as an opportunity to set himself up well for the future, regardless of the immediate outcome.
In a lighter development, rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt was surprised with five cases of Fanta from Coca-Cola. The soft drink company recognized Pratt's choice of beverage during the team's NLDS celebration, as he abstains from alcohol due to his religious beliefs. Pratt, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, views this as a different way to serve.
Further details surrounding the NLCS include Dodgers third-base coach Dino Ebel mentioning his sons, Brady and Trey, are in Phoenix for the Brewers' fall program. Additionally, former All-Star Ben Sheets will throw the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 on Sunday night, with stadium gates opening 2 1/2 hours prior.
