Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers are competing in the National League Division Series. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts responded to Brewers manager Pat Murphy, who described his team as underdogs despite their strong season performance. Roberts suggested that Murphy's comments were an act to motivate his team.
Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series.
- Pat Murphy, the Brewers manager, claimed his team was the underdog, though they won more regular-season games than any other team.
- Dave Roberts, the Dodgers manager, called Murphy's comments an "act" meant to motivate the Brewers.
- The Brewers have standout players like Christian Yelich, William Contreras, and Freddy Peralta.
- Historically, Roberts and Murphy both managed the San Diego Padres together in 2015.
- The Brewers won all regular-season matchups against the Dodgers prior to the playoff series.
