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Pat Murphy vows Brewers will push Dodgers to a seven-game NLCS showdown

Brewers manager Pat Murphy said his team will aim to extend the NLCS against the Dodgers to seven games after a NLDS win over the Padres.

Pat Murphy, manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, told reporters that his squad will strive to keep the National League Championship Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers alive for all seven games, following their NLDS triumph over the San Diego Padres. He emphasized that the team is more ready this time around compared with their last NLCS encounter. The Brewers have displayed a dominant offense this season and feature Cy Young candidate Jacob Misiorowski on the mound.

Meanwhile, the Dodgers come into the series riding a 100-win campaign and a rotation filled with ace pitchers. Both clubs bring strong credentials, setting up a high-stakes matchup between a small-market team and a recent World Series champion.

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