Brewers reach World Series for first time since 1982

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 22:32 · Archive

The Milwaukee Brewers have reached the World Series for the first time since 1982 after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. The team will host the Tampa Bay Rays in their first World Series game since 1982.

Team captain Christian Yelich said the team expected to reach this point. When asked about manager Pat Murphy's claim that he had predicted a World Series appearance early in the season, Yelich said he could not recall making that specific statement. 'I don't remember,' Yelich said. 'But I think throughout the year, you just believed that. I think you have to believe that and you have to expect to be here. You don't want to approach it like, "Wow, I can't believe we're here." You should expect to be here, especially with the kind of team we've had.'

Yelich, 34, and pitcher Brandon Woodruff are the only players who have been on the Brewers' roster throughout their run of eight playoff appearances in nine seasons. The Brewers acquired Yelich from Miami in 2018, and he was named National League MVP later that year.

How it is being reported

• Christian Yelich's simple World Series message for title-less Brewers: Expect to be hereTeam captain Christian Yelich says he isn't surprised the Milwaukee Brewers are in the World Series for the first time since 1982.News4Jax · 22 Oct, 22:06
• Christian Yelich's simple World Series message for title-less Brewers: Expect to be hereTeam captain Christian Yelich says he isn't surprised the Milwaukee Brewers are in the World Series for the first time since 1982.Clickorlando · 22 Oct, 22:06

In this story: Christian Yelich · Pat Murphy · Brandon Woodruff · Milwaukee Brewers · Los Angeles Dodgers · Tampa Bay Rays

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