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Pat Murphy, manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, expressed his team’s aggressive approach towards Dodger starter Tarik Skubal ahead of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday at American Family Field. Despite Murphy's dramatic language, he clarified that his statement was meant respectfully. Skubal, who joined the Dodgers via trade with the Tigers earlier this year and boasts a 2.61 ERA since joining LA, faces a formidable Brewers lineup known for its strong offense. The game pits Skubal against Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers, who has been a standout pitcher in the National League this season.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-11,
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Brewers manager Pat Murphy expressed his aggressive intentions for Game 1 of the NLCS against the Dodgers' Tarik Skubal by saying he "just wants to step on his throat," though he clarified this was meant respectfully. Skubal, acquired by the Dodgers in a blockbuster trade with the Tigers, boasts a strong 2.61 ERA and 70 strikeouts over 61 innings since joining LA. The Brewers aim to exploit any weaknesses in Skubal's pitching as they face off at American Family Field on Sunday. Milwaukee's lineup is one of the best offenses in baseball, making it a significant challenge for Skubal who will start Game 1 for the Dodgers.Facing him will be Jacob Misiorowski, a National League Cy Young candidate, likely to give the Dodgers' batters trouble.
Written for “MLB Manager Criticism” on 2026-10-12,
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Brewers manager Pat Murphy made his intentions for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series clear.
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intentions → make → Series
“I just want to step on his throat,” Murphy said of Dodgers starter Tarik Skubal.
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Murphy → want → Skubal
“I mean that respectfully.”
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I → mean → that
The Brewers lineup will be looking to exploit any mistakes from Skubal in Sunday’s game at American Family Field.
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lineup → look → Field
A few months ago, Skubal wasn’t even donning Dodger blue.
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Skubal → don → blue
The two-time Cy Young winner was highly-coveted at the trade deadline and it was the back-to-back World Series champions who managed to land Skubal in a blockbuster trade with the Tigers.
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who → covet → Tigers
Since his arrival to LA, Skubal is sporting a 2.61 ERA with 70 strikeouts across 61 innings pitched.
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Skubal → sport → innings
Now, the left-hander has been given the honor of starting NLCS Game 1 for the Dodgers.
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hander → give → Dodgers
It won’t be an easy feat as Skubal will have to fend off a Brewers lineup that is one of the best offenses in baseball.
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that → have → baseball
As Murphy hopes, Milwaukee looks to suffocate Skubal on the mound with their quality at-bats and small ball fundamentals.
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Milwaukee → hop → bats
Opposite Skubal is National League Cy Young candidate Jacob Misiorowski, who is bound to give the Dodgers lineup some trouble.
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who → bind → trouble
The matchup will be the Dodgers’ biggest test of October thus far and the competition will be much, much tougher than it was in 2025, when LA swept the Brewers in four games in the NLCS.
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LA → sweep → NLCS
Sunday starts with the Dodgers’ crown jewel of the trade deadline — Skubal.
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Sunday → start → deadline
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