Part 7/10:
The Brewers’ Offensive Struggles and Facing Future Challenges
The Brewers' offensive struggles are evident. Limited to just 18 hits across their last five playoff games, they seem to be in a rut against elite pitching. Their approach at the plate appears disjointed, with many hitters falling behind in counts and failing to mount sustained rallies.
Facing Elite Pitching
Milwaukee faces an uphill battle against top-tier starters like Ryan Yabamoto, Blake Snell, and Shohei Otani. Otani, in particular, presents a daunting challenge, boasting a stellar 14 starts with a sub-three ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. The Brewers need to adapt quickly, focusing on quality at-bats, elevating the ball, and working the count to increase their chances against these aces.