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One of the Brewers' many heroes, Sal Frelick, joins us now. And Sal, congratulations on the victory. What do you have? Resilience. They have achieved seven comebacks in these playoffs. How were they able to do it? Yeah, I mean, to be honest, I feel like we've been down early on the scoreboard throughout the playoffs so far, and with nine innings left to play, that doesn't really change our offensive plan. We try to get up there, you know, take a bit of the pitcher's batting average each time, pass it on to the next teammate, and hopefully that generates some runs.
Boston College alumnus. Listen, we were talking before the game, Sal, and we were saying that if you like baseball, you'll love this series, and it's not for the faint of heart. You've only hit two home runs.That's your second home run against a left-handed pitcher. The last one was opening day. Did you think he would leave? And while you were rounding first base, you hit the big. No, no, not at all. Murph is joking with me. He says, "I can't hit the ball from the ground to center field because it will always be an out for the rest of my life." So I was excited to go back to the dugout to give him a big
fist bump, but I don't usually hit many home runs, especially to center field, so I was happy that one went away. Sal, congratulations on that great victory tonight. Wow, it seems that in any close game, the opponent doesn't stand a chance against you. Tell me about your mindset in those close games because you've been coming back. This is the seventh time they have come back during the playoffs. Yes, I mean, a big part of it is those crazy guys in the bullpen. We're just trying to gain an advantage and hand it to them. They've been very good to us, so again, we'll see a lot of good pitchers, but if we can, whether it's by one run, 10 runs, whatever,
have the advantage and give it to our bullpen, we feel very good. Mhm. So, you had a nine-pitch at-bat for the home run. How much pride do they feel in making the pitchers work? Because even when they do n't get hits, they constantly pressure and make the pitchers work. How proud are they of that? Yes, absolutely. I mean, uh, they've seen Bowers do it several times, Cheriot D'Ham, everyone. That's simply the approach, isn't it? And especially in the bottom of the order, I want to make sure that guys like Jackson and JB can hit
pitches well. And that's why it's our job, especially towards the end, to watch a lot of releases. But, as you said, we're proud of that, so. I need to talk about the ninth entry. Another wild ending for this game. I mean, yesterday they had to win the game twice to get the victory. Then today, De Luca gets You're going to get that ball, keep it on second base. What was your reaction to seeing Espi somehow navigate another entry and two-thirds incredible? Yeah, I mean, it's crazy. It just seems like he doesn't blink out there, does it? Like, a starting brace, it's difficult to work with that. And he really didn't seem impressed at all. He just kept attacking his batters,
sticking to the plan, you know, and he's capable of doing that. I had never seen a performance like that. Poppy and I were watching, and we both tensed up and were in the back room. My question is, I remember against the Dodgers, Ohtani hits a home run, they are down four to zero. It seems they never lose faith. How important is it for you to keep scoring and for the defense and pitching to maintain control? Exactly, yes. I mean, and regardless of whether we're down or up, that, as you said, that mindset of chipping away at the deficit is simply how our offense is designed.
We have guys who can obviously hit it out of the park on any at- bat, but that's never the focus. We're up there, you know, we really take pride in connecting low lines to the other side, and you know, we think the home runs and the damage are added bonuses. So, they launch, we expect to react, but we only discount. Tell me a little bit about the fan base here. Walking around town, I mean, it's been a long time since these fans have been waiting. You can see that the stands are still packed here. Yes, it's crazy. I mean, even just walking around, you know, downtown, and people have flags waving outside their houses, and cars, and it's just chaos. And I had never experienced anything like this before, so.
It's a great motivation for all the players, and we're very aware of that. Hey, there you go, Solano, my dog master, brother. I gave you my dog. The tough guy on the field, man. You'll never lose if you're wearing this. Good luck, brother. that. Thanks, Bobby. Okay, Bobby. Hey, a dog from Massachusetts, no less. He goes out, my dog. So, great job, man. What a victory. Congratulations. And then I'll see you in Tampa, okay? This man has been incredible throughout the playoffs. William Contreras and his translator Daniel. William, first of all, it's good to see you, man. We've been talking about you every night. I want to start here, in that ninth entry. And you've done this in every game in these tense situations. You've blocked so many balls like it's
nothing. Tell me about your mindset and how you stay calm. No, my mindset at the end was that I could n't drive the run offensively in the previous half inning. So I knew that what I had to do down low, down low, was make sure I didn't allow a defensive run. I was going to risk my life for it. So I was going to do whatever it took to keep the ball in front of me. And thank God I was able to do it. First of all, congratulations. We had so much fun, all of us watching, admiring the way you do it. I mentioned you saying that you hit like Mike Piazza and play defense like Pudge Rodriguez. Two of the best compliments I can give you. But
going back to the last at-bat, the chess game between Ash Ben You and how, I saw that he denied you the sign on the 3-1 count. He threw you the curveball. Was it your decision or their decision? I, guys." Look at this here. Upa. That pitch shook us up out there. It's like we're all confused. In other words, we don't know what to expect there after that. And then the 3-2 pitch, did you want the curveball again? After I saw that, we were at 3-1. That ball that Rendon hit from here went down. Incredible. Wow. We talked about their energy, what they bring to the game. I love the way you handle things. In fact, we were talking today about how personally you
take playing defense, but you also take batting very personally. And we remember great catchers we played with in our era: Iván Rodríguez, Posada, Varitek. How proud are you of your hitting compared to your defense and handling of the pitching staff? So, you know, I'm always going to go out there and give it my all. You know, I say it all the time. I will give everything I have at every moment and try to find any way to help the team win. So, I consider myself a good hitter. I know I'm a good hitter, but you know, defensively, if there's anything I can do to help the team win, I'll make sure to do it Well, first of all, thanks to Daniel, because otherwise, those two would have to be translating for you. And they don't speak Spanish or English.
So, thank you, brother. I appreciate it. But the confidence you have.tell me about the confidence you and the team have, regardless of the score. You fall, you are left behind. The confidence they have in the pitching staff to keep them there and give them a chance to come back. No, I feel that confidence.I feel that I have that personal confidence with my pitchers; Tremendous credit to them and all they have been able to do this year on their own. But, you know, I feel like I've also been able to do my bit. And you know, it's only by building that relationship with them and gaining that trust. So, like I said, I love this sport. And you know, I'm happy to do whatever it takes to help this team.
William, a very important question. We love the bazooka. Bazooka! We love it. We talk about it every day. Let's go bazooka right here. Bam! We need to know when you started that and when we'll see her again. Hey, translate for me. Teach them all here. Show it. Teach this guy. He knows where the bazooka came from. We have a very crazy pitcher named Abner Uribe. So, in the Clásico, Abner was pulling out the bazooka. I have a tremendous connection with Abner. I consider him my brother. I love him very much.
So, you know, we have a great connection and that's why we bonded, and we promised each other that we would continue like that throughout the season. So, he gets a lot of credit for bringing up the bazooka. It's the best. William, first of all, we love him. We love enthusiasm. We love passion. We love everything you bring to the game. Talk about your bullpen for a second, because we've been amazed watching history. Now, we're playing with a guy named Mariano Rivera, but he's the only one I can think of. What makes Aaron Ashby so dominant?
Well, you know, Ashby doesn't have to worry about anyone. You know, he's ready to attack anyone and has many options. It has many weapons. So, you know, Murphy before the ninth inning, asked me, you know, who I thought between Ashby and Miguel, and just with all the weapons that Ashby can bring, I thought, you know, that I was ready to attack that ninth inning. You know, a couple of things before you go and I agree with Derek Jeter, you've done a great job because a couple of years ago, when these two were translating, Papi would translate into English and Alex would translate it back into Spanish. And I was like, what's going on? So, thank you. And William, it's been fun watching you. Congratulations. There you
have it. Daniel. This is for my boy right here. Come on, brother. I need to encourage my boy. My partner. And say no to the bazooka. Come on. Let's make the bazooka one more time. The bazooka. You and me, me and you, me and you. William Contreras, incredible. What a postseason he's had. And Daniel, we thank you for your time as well. Thanks, brother. Thank you for coming. William Contreras has been amazing in every aspect of these playoffs. Defensively, offensively, in key moments, simply an incredible job managing the pitching staff. And finally, William, thank you. Very good. We said goodbye to William
. The crowd adores him. Look at this. I mean, it's been 20 minutes since the game and this kind of crowd is still here cheering, which is amazing. That was great. Incredible. But you know what's so great? You could see it, David, you could see his enthusiasm even just talking about the game, right? Like his confidence, just being near him is contagious. Kevin, this game is about vibes, about energy. I mean, look at this crowd right here. That boy motivates them, and they motivate him. And that's what it's all about. That's why these guys are doing so well.
I get really excited watching how he moves behind the plate, how he manages the game, how he directs his pitchers, and all of that. A young boy doing all that; We compare him to people like Posada, like Tek, like Yadier Molina because he has all the tools and knows how to use them. He's not just an expert when it comes to defense. He also carries his team on the offensive. Yes, the thing is, we've been covering the National League the last few weeks and it's easy to look at their offensive performance and focus on that. But what he does behind the plate, blocking pitches, getting runners out, directing the game with the pitching staff. Yes, they have a great pitching staff, but he has to know how to navigate through the lineups
for nine innings. And they are tough lineups, obviously, the best teams in the National League. I don't think he gets as much credit as he deserves for how he's guided that pitching staff. Kevin, wait a moment. They want me to do the bazooka. Wait. I You know, Daddy, you couldn't be more right; It's about passion, determination, and this team has that in incredible abundance. Now, something to remember, when you have that much excitement and passion, it's easy if you're an outfielder, shortstop, or designated hitter, but when you're a catcher and you do the bazooka and all that, you're bringing energy. That same person has to have the composure and tranquility to control 14 or 15
pitchers on his team. That situation, 3-1, ask for a curve. Ashby shook his head. He probably asked for a straight shot or a change. He denied it and asked for a curveball, and then 3-2, he had the mental acuity to pay attention, maintain continuity and say, "Hey, this is the pitch Ashby wants to throw." She puts it right there. He says, "Yes." And that's how you finish the game. As a hitter, I see it that way, because we're all watching it together, and, you know, 3-1, he's, you know, in a little tight spot with the tying run on base, and Yandy Díaz, who is an exceptional hitter, threw that pitch. Bobby, you're in the chair, and you say, "Oh my God."
Here's the thing, Kevin. You're up against a guy who's shooting 98-100. Okay? With a change, with a disgusting change, okay? He throws you that 12-6. In my mind, I no longer know what to look for. I'm totally confused. As you know, I like to keep track. When I used to play, I loved to follow the sequence with the pitchers based on the pitches they threw to me, this and that. But this guy, he shoots 98-100 with force. Throw that 12-6. Now, we're all looking confused, like, " What's next?" And in that case, I just hold my bat and I'm like, very confusing. I mean, that's what. But you know, the good thing, based on what Contreras just said, they had
great communication, and he trusts his pitcher, and they trust him. And that's why they're so good at combining, especially when bringing in those guys from the bullpen. I mean, look, Kevin, between the three of us, we have almost 45, 50,000 at-bats. And you asked us right before the pitch, what are you guys looking for in the 3-1? And I think we both said change. And the last pitch we were expecting was a breaking ball, which we felt we hadn't seen in a couple of days. And then he threw. And then you said, "3-2, what do you have now?" We said, "We have nothing for you." And he threw that curveball, he struck him out.
Good. Devastating to be able to throw those kinds of pitches in that high- pressure situation and execute them perfectly. Yes, but he can also throw those pitches for strikes when he wants to. You know, we mentioned earlier that he was a former starting pitcher. But many times you face guys in the bullpen who may only have one pitch they can throw for a strike. They try to get the fan out with others, but he falls behind in the count and is able to put a curveball there at 3-1. You get to the point where you're 3-2, you have no idea what he's going to throw.
No idea. Aaron Ashby, you know, we talked about it with Contreras, but Aaron Ashby, Derek, is having one of the best postseasons for a reliever or any pitcher in history. I mean, from history. In other words, they haven't scored any runs against him so far. He's.you can't hit him. And even today, when he got into trouble, he pulled out a curveball to recover and get a huge out with Díaz. Yes, we talked before the game about how these teams are very similar in their approach. But I felt that the difference between the two teams, the big difference, is Ashby. He's a guy who's been as good as any relief pitcher in baseball in recent memory,
right? I mean, it's coming from the left side. It almost reaches 100 miles per hour. He throws curveballs that break. It has a disgusting gear change. He allowed a hit and it's like, "What's wrong with him?" You know what I mean? I think sometimes. You've played golf before, right? And you get tired of always hitting it down the fairway? You just take it out of bounds every now and then just to see if you can.I wish I had played golf. Absolutely. And let me go with you two here. How often these days do you see a manager facing closure keep their trainer? That's a great decision. That means they had options. And
they listened to what Contreras said. Did you know? Let's keep Ashby because he has better pitches than our closer. That's elegance. And Dad, look, to win, you first have to lose. Except for G. But listen, they were here last year and got their butts kicked by the Dodgers. They were dominated. There is a continuity between Ashby, Contreras and Pat Murphy. Pat Murphy asked Contreras, "What do you think, big guy?" Joe Torre used to do the same thing. Girardi too. And he said, "If you have the chance, leave it there." That trust is built over time, with defeats and victories; it is continuity. And this idea that you can improvise and bring in
new people every. It doesn't work that way. Winning is difficult and you have to build one step on top of another. And tonight, you looked beautiful. You just saw that great board that our team, Anthony Masterson and company, prepared. Ashby, the sixth player in history with 15 scoreless innings in the postseason. He's been on a roll, but there's some controversy from a gameplay perspective. Going back to that restrained swing, right? This place was closed, guys. I mean, they're going down and Yandy Díaz took that curve after the 3-1 curve, held his swing here and wow, that was close. What do you think? Did he make the swing? I mean, we'll show you the replay from the other angle. The check, James Hoye on first base, says yes. I mean, that
's very closed off. I'd like to have a.Oh, there you have it. My God. Oh. Man, that hurts. Listen, let me say this, guys. Let me say That angle seemed to do it. Yes, the other one didn't seem to. First of all, let me say that once Contreras finishes his Hall of Fame career, he should be an umpire because he hasn't missed a single ABS call all year. He has the best eye in the world. But look, let's give James, umpire Hoye, a little bit of a break here. You have a full crowd, we see it in slow motion four or five times, and now we can decipher it. It's not so easy when it's in real time. It's a
difficult decision. Yes. You know, advantage for the Brewers. Yes. There's a lot going on in the game. I mean, the heat of the game. I mean, the guy just made some really dirty pitches before that pitch. There are a lot of things going on. But it was closed, that's for sure. I mean, it could have gone either way Yes, but let's be clear about one thing. That's not the reason they lost. Do n't know. Do you know what I mean? So I think a lot of times people see things that happen at the end of the game and say, " Oh no. Tampa got robbed." No, well, look, you know, it's.you look at an angle and it looks like he swung. You look at another one and it doesn't seem like it The best angle is that they scored four
runs early and couldn't add any more. And the Brewers' pitching and defense sealed the victory, just as they did a couple of weeks ago against the Dodgers. You need to be able to rack up races. And the Brewers, with their collective efforts, are not trying to recover everything at once. They chip away at the stone one by one, little by little, and before you know it, they're coming at you, they're coming at you. Rich! The Brewers win. They chip away at the stone and everyone helps out. And Brice Turang did it in the seventh inning, he hit the double and thus began the comeback, the winning comeback. He scored the winning run. She's with Ken Rosenthal.
Brice, you guys were down four to zero in Game 4 of the Championship Series, and today you were down four to zero in the first inning. What is it about this team that allows them to come back time and time again? Yes, I mean, we only do what's necessary to win the game. Whether we're behind or ahead, we have to keep pushing. We 're not done until the game is over, so these guys committed to going out there and competing every inning, every pitch, no matter the situation or who's pitching. And my respects to them. They all trust each other. When we make a mistake, our teammates support us and it's been incredible.
The nine-pitch turn that led to his tying home run. Brice, he had only hit one other home run against a left-handed pitcher in the last two years. What was the dugout's reaction when that ball went out? Yes, we were all screaming. I'm happy for him, really. He works very hard. He's always in the batting cage working hard, and when they called him, he responded, and I'm happy for him. He is a born competitor. He wants to go out there and win. He'll do whatever it takes, no matter how he looks or feels. He's going to try to do the job and, man, I'm happy for him; He's a great player.
Aaron Ashby's perfect postseason streak continues. You're on second base. What do you see when he 's on the hill? I see a competitor who doesn't want to lose. He's going to come after you. He is not afraid of the moment. He's not afraid of the batter. He's going to come after you. He's going to throw his best game at you and challenge you. He's a competitor, man. He loves this team. He loves the boys and loves to play, and we all feel the same way about him. Your double at the start led to the lead race. What were you thinking when you entered that entrance?
Have a good turn at bat, look for a good pitch, and hit something solid. Yes, basically that. Bryce, congratulations. Thank you so much. We'll come back to you. Ken, thank you, Bryce. I apreciate it. The most comebacks in the first 10 playoff games in history. The Brewers have the most, seven now. Seven in 10 games. The Brewers are 14-1 at home since the beginning of September. They are undefeated in the playoffs. This is a great reason.
Hey, they're still here, Kevin. They're not going anywhere, this game ended 35 minutes ago. It's incredible. This is crazy. It's great, but you know, resilience and tenacity are one thing, but this feels like something hard for the Rays to swallow. You're winning 4-0 before you can even blink. You say, okay, we have our ace. We've got our man on the hill, Derek. This feels good. And then, as Sal said, they'll just wear you down little by little. They get closer, they add up little by little, and before you know it, they're already winning You know, I'll tell you something that surprises me about the Milwaukee Brewers. It's the fact
that they had such a long break. And they haven't lost their rhythm at all. You know, that's extremely difficult to achieve. I think we all thought this series would be long, and far from it, the series is over. But personally I thought it would take Milwaukee a little while to get going. But this shows that when you have a team that doesn't try to hit home runs. Who takes pride in putting the ball in play. Work on the counts. Fight in every turn at bat. It's a little, I don't want to say easy because it's difficult, but it's a little easier to get back into the swing of things if you think simply.
They think about getting a good pitch and putting it into play. They're hitting foul balls. They're making the pitchers work. And that approach hasn't changed. Yes. That's talking like a captain. Forward. No, I'm just saying, Daddy, it's a beautiful thing to see. It's a privilege to watch baseball at this level. I mean, if you're not watching this, honestly what a shame, because you're missing out on an amazing series. But it's not just about the superstars, is it? We talked about Ashby Contreras, but it was Pratt who made an error early on and then got the game-winning hit. It is Chiurio who comes out and makes a great pitch. Contreras with the touch. There
are so many little things that don't add up on the scoreboard, but they all contribute to winning, and that's why the Brewers are two wins away from winning a world championship. I have to tell you that right now I'm starting to worry about Tampa, and let me tell you why. Tampa has one of the best records once they take the lead in the game. It doesn't matter if it's at the beginning, in the middle of the game, or towards the end. They were unable to maintain that lead tonight. They had their ace up their sleeve. They couldn't maintain that either. And it seems that beating the Brewers consecutively is almost impossible. They swept the Dodgers. They came back again tonight. And they had the left-handed pitcher who
threw five innings against the Dodgers' incredible offense on Monday. So I'm a little worried about Tampa. From this moment onwards. If I can? So you, my friend, chose Tampa to win. I did it So I'm asking you right now, are you changing your choice right now I.I just.I just told you that I'm. Are you.? I.I did it. From this moment on, I am worried about Tampa. Let me translate. I was fine last night. But from this moment on, I am worried about it. And I give my.I give my reasons. I did n't have those reasons last night. But tonight. So, Milwaukee.? Milwaukee how many? I'll let Regarding your point, it's only the Rays' seventh loss after winning after the fifth inning all year. They haven't lost those games. They did it
tonight. And if you're the Brewers, you know, they've defeated Skubal, they've defeated Yamamoto, they've defeated Rasmussen. They're real, man. They're real, Kevin. And wait, and.and sorry to interrupt, but you mentioned a point when we were in the green room. You said, "Why would this be surprising if they struggled to come back with Rasmussen on the mound?" Because they did it to Yamamoto. And look, I was the first to say that Yamamoto is the best major game launcher we 've seen in a long time. And they did it to them. They did it to him. So we really shouldn't be surprised at this point by what Milwaukee can do offensively.
Yes, I think sometimes you think, "Oh, it's because of the Brewers' style of play and because they're fun." They've won the most games in the sport in the last 2 years, right? There is a reason behind their success. 15 innings of postseason baseball without allowing a run, and now the Brewers are winning 2-0. The Rays have been up against the wall before, but this is worrying. With their ace on the mound, they suffer defeat today and go home for the third game. How does Kevin Cash think his team will turn things around Yes, getting on a plane tomorrow morning or afternoon, and maybe these Milwaukee fans have been very noisy. I know our fans will be very loud and excited to see us come back and try
to readjust a bit. We have a very good pitcher, just like them, but we have a lot of confidence that this club will respond. They have done it throughout the season and will continue to do so Well, if you like drama and intrigue, the very good pitcher they have is the man who played for the Brewers for 8 years, Freddy Peralta. We'll get to him in a second. How do the Rays recover, right? This is quite a big psychological blow, isn't it? You're the ace on the mound, you're winning 4-0, and you turn around and lose this game too? It's a huge blow, KB, but if anyone can deal with it, it's this Rays team. Look, nobody has won more games in the last decade with fewer resources than the Rays. So they're known for being the
underdogs and they're not going to give up. They are tough and determined. I think they should take the flight home, see their little family, and eat something homemade. You said it, KB, they have Peralta on the mound, and don't forget they have the best record in the American League at that field. Did you know? They're not in that bad shape, and let me tell you why. They're going home, they have their fans supporting them. That feeling. No, no, no, wait. I'm still confused. Man. Let me get there, let me get there, let me get there. Stay with me. Let me, let me get there. Give him some leeway.
Yes, they're in trouble. But now they're going home. They have their fans there, which has been incredible. I don't know if you remember the last game against Cleveland. I mean, that stadium was about to explode because the fans are so passionate. They also have Peralta, who has pitched incredibly during the playoffs. They better get their act together and be ready, because the Brewers aren't messing around, man. They are, they are attacking. Derek, one second. Are they in trouble or not? Both. I know where you want to go. Alright. Look, I don't even know how to go about that. Um, look, they have to score, score, score, score and score more.
No advantage is guaranteed. It's difficult to play in that stadium. Tropicana Field is a tough place to play. TRUE? If you 're not used to it, there's a reason why they play so well at home. Uh, I didn't like going there. I couldn't see the ball well. He wasn't hitting the ball well there. It requires some adjustment. Um, so that's their home advantage. So, for them, they just have to keep their foot on the gas. TRUE? They have to score and keep scoring. Look, when they scored four runs in the first inning, I bet a lot of people in baseball were saying, "Oh, this game is over. 1-1, we're going back to Tampa." Milwaukee doesn't stop. So you have to put races on the board and no advantage is guaranteed.
Derek, you make a point, that could be a house of horrors for any team. And we played there a lot as Yankees. Expect the unexpected. The balls bounce to the other side. All sorts of things happen there. But what I will say is that this team will not give up . And I'll tell you, well, Kevin, we're coming back to you I, I, honestly, am speechless about this Brewers team. The things we've seen are incredible. Yes, they really are. Peralta, so much drama there, right? The guy was a great Brewer, then he went to the Mets. He pitched against Milwaukee once this year as a Met, just before being traded. He allowed seven runs against his former team, but he's been a
different man since he's been in Tampa. It was old Peralta. It's been great. Yes, and he wants to see, he wants to prove to the Milwaukee Brewers that he should still be here. So, he also has a bit of a thorn in his side Um, I'll say this before we finish this segment. As a great philosopher we know named David Ortiz once said: "There is no tomorrow." Just remember that. What's that? I think it's just getting started. It's getting late. It's getting late early. Papi and Contreras are a pair of "bazooka Joses". Do you know him? Look at this.
Bobby, I think those should be on your new t-shirts. Maybe next year, bazooka t-shirts. Hey, Daisy. Daisy, new t-shirts. Start a business. You already know that. Bazooka, baby. Bazooka T-shirts. Come on. Bazooka T-shirts. Alex, we're coming back to you. No, wait. I'm sorry. Now, this Brewers team, they are resilient. We've already talked about it. Are you okay? Do you have something in your eye? Jerry, look straight at the camera. I mean, maybe a day off is good for all of us. Don't know. Tomorrow. There you
have it. Uh, well, you only have one. Uh, let's listen to Pat Murphy after the victory. You know, no, I'm not taking anything away from our club. I love our club. I love our boys. I believe in them. But I think most teams are resilient. I think there's a lot going on; it's difficult for teams to come here and play. Our fans are amazing. And, um, you know, it's a tough environment to play in and Tampa Bay had us on the ropes every day. They had, you know, runners in scoring position when the game ended, both days, so. You know, Pat Murphy, you did a sitting interview with Pat Murphy. I can't wait to see that in Game 3 on Monday, Derek. But he pressed every right button, didn't he? I mean, there's a feeling
here. He's left Frelick, you know, against a lefty. He left Garrett Mitchell against a left-hander in the last series. He leaves Ashby. Dad, you mentioned that. And look, Ashby has been great, but it still takes guts to leave him out when your closer is warming up in the bullpen Yes, I mean, he is.I lost the audio. I don't know if we're still on the air, let's hope so. Yes, I don't know. Well, we'll talk until they tell us to stop. Alright Well, I think the thing about Pat is that if you talk to him now, you'll see, when I talked to him, he doesn't want to take any credit. You know, he says, "Oh, it's all the players."
But wait a minute, man. He's doing a great job. He's pressing the right buttons. You know, he knows his.he has a sense for his players in that dugout. It puts them in a position to succeed, but it does n't always follow the manual. He is guided by his instinct. And, you know, he knows everyone's temperature in that dugout better than anyone. Look, he's going to use analytics. He will digest the information, but in the end he will make the decision he wants and the one he believes will be best for his team at that particular moment. Absolutely. And, guys, let's not forget that this game is about who's around to build your trust.
You played for Joe Torre. I played for Joe Torre in the All- Star Game. I played.I have a guy in my corner named Tito Francona. When you have a man like Pat Murphy who basically lets you play, trusts you, and builds your confidence, that's exactly what you're going to get. That result. I mean, did you see what Contreras said? I have to go back to Contreras because we talked about many different things. They asked him, " Who do you want to keep there? Do you want to bring Miggy or do you want to keep Ash?" He said, "Let's stay with Ashby has more resources and is in control at the moment.
Mhm. And they saw the result of the game. Mhm. You have Pat Murphy who trusts them and they trust him. It couldn't be better, Kevin. Yes, and Derek, you mentioned analytics. And the analytics are great. All analytics is just information, and information is great. But remember, these models are built by humans. And each organization has different models. Not for long, with what's coming with AI. Yes, definitely. But, but, but here's the point. Obviously, the Brewers' models value defense, athleticism, elite playmaking, and contact. And that is a beautiful thing. As for Pat Murphy, he's
like the director of a great band. Do you know what I mean? Mhm. But it's about culture and responsibility. And if you can't make a careless mistake in May or June, you're going to be sitting on the bench. And you have seen the beautiful results in October thanks to discipline and responsibility. Yes, I love that. Discipline, responsibility, trust. It's working for the Brewers. Daddy. Big Papi, my friend. That's it, uh, what style. Sexy. What style. It's a great outfit. I think you could handle it well. You've been training hard, Daddy.
You know, man. I mean, you look great. I think you could do it Uh, I need to work on my abs. Not after that dessert cart tonight. Not after the dessert cart. Yeah. Hey, hey, you're killing it out there too. I only tried You motivate me. I tried it. What did you order? What did you order from the dessert cart tonight? Fruit. There was no fruit in that dessert cart. Cream on top. A fruit cake? Are you kidding me? There could have been, there could have been a bowl of melon and you would have walked right past it. That was too good. And
before we go, guys, legend has it that some of the hotels here in Milwaukee are haunted, and that's caused some trouble for our group, uh, Big Papi. And we have a little more as we delve deeper into this research report. Uh-oh. For years, MLB players have reported seeing ghosts in a certain Milwaukee hotel. I've been hired to get to the bottom of all this. Discover what or who these ghosts are looking for. Using an electromagnetic meter and my official MLB Ouija board, one name keeps coming up. Daddy. Did you see that? Could it be that Papi broke the Bambino's curse and the ghosts want revenge? No. But encounters with ghosts in hotels had already confused Papi before. His
car magically appearing in the parking lot, his suitcases mysteriously arriving at his hotel door, and returning to a completely clean room. Now, if you've been to a hotel before, you know that those are the valets, the bellhops, and the cleaning staff. But this time, it's real. With so many sightings and witnesses, this can't be a coincidence. What are the Brewers doing with all the money they're saving on player salaries? I'll tell you what they're doing. They're paying ghosts. Yes. They're rich ghosts. Look, whatever the case, it's clear that these paranormal spirits have a goal and they won't stop until they achieve it. Daddy.
See, Kevin? That's the problem. Dad, have you seen any ghosts since you've been here? No, because I'm not staying at the hotel. I have to tell you that I was leaving the hotel to go to the stadium. There was a lovely couple dressed in Brewers gear and they said to me, "Kevin, how are you enjoying your stay?" "And they say to me, 'Is Daddy staying here too?'" "." I tell them, "Well, you know, we're everywhere." "And they say, 'We know he doesn't stay at the hotel.'" In other words, they're right. That's what people are saying. Well, keep it up if you're a Brewers fan, it's working. Milwaukee is winning 2-0 in the series and now we're going to St. Pete.
Game three, Monday night. We'll see each other when we see each other. Thank you for watching. See you when we see you.
