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SAN DIEGO -- It’s every general manager’s nightmare, the thought of someone getting hurt amid the joyful chaos of a champagne celebration.

Matt Arnold never imagined that he would be him.

Arnold had a nasty burn mark on the right side of his neck after a postgame hug from right fielder Sal Frelick, who was smoking a cigar while the Brewers celebrated winning their third consecutive National League Central title on Sunday in St. Louis.

“I dapped him up and caught his neck,” said Frelick, who obviously didn’t intend to hurt the only GM he’s known since getting called up to the Majors in 2023. “He does a great job. He do

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