The Milwaukee Brewers were one pitch away from tying Game 1 of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday night, but second baseman Brice Turang’s instinctive move to avoid a pitch instead became the game’s defining moment. With the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth, Turang leaned back from a Blake Treinen slider that brushed close to his jersey. Had it hit him, the Brewers would have tied the score 2-2. Instead, he struck out swinging on the next pitch, sealing a 2-1 loss.

After the game, Brewers manager Pat Murphy addressed the play and offered a calm, understanding response that quickly gained attention across social media. His reaction reflected his trademark leadership style — protective, composed, and rooted in perspective.

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