MILWAUKEE, Wis. — While other ballparks hosted wild-card games Tuesday, American Family Field remained quiet as the Milwaukee Brewers await their National League Division Series opponent. The team will face either the Chicago Cubs or the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
The Brewers spent the afternoon practicing inside the ballpark while watching Game 1 of the Cubs-Padres Wild Card Series on the Jumbotron.
Despite finishing with the best record in baseball, questions remain about whether the Brewers are built for October success. The team ranks tied for 21st in home runs, with Christian Yelich's 29 leading the way, a stark contrast to the power-hitting teams that typically thrive in the postseason.
However, Brewers manager Pat Murphy isn't concerned about the lack of long balls.
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