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Brewers Bench Yelich: Risky Strategy vs. Dodgers
15 Oct
Summary
- Brewers sit Christian Yelich for Game 3 of NLCS vs. Dodgers.
- Andrew Vaughn replaces Yelich due to matchup against lefty Blake Snell.
- Yelich has performed well in October despite a regular season slump.
The Milwaukee Brewers made a significant lineup decision for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, excluding captain Christian Yelich. This marks the second time in the postseason that Yelich has been held out, following a similar move in Game 1 against Tarik Skubal.
Manager Pat Murphy is employing a strategic matchup play, inserting Andrew Vaughn into the designated hitter role against the formidable left-handed pitcher Blake Snell. Vaughn, who has proven effective against lefties, is chosen over Yelich despite Yelich's strong offensive showing in October. Yelich has batted 7-for-19 with two walks in five postseason games played so far.
The Brewers anticipate Yelich will return to the lineup if a right-handed pitcher enters the game. This calculated risk highlights the team's focus on optimizing matchups in critical playoff games, aiming for a World Series berth.
