The Milwaukee Brewers enjoyed a Game 1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Following a 10-7 win on Friday night, the Brewers announced a Luis Lara decision before Game 2.
Jackson Chourio, Brice Turang, and Cooper Pratt led the way offensively in Game 1, while Trevor Megill secured the victory with a three-strikeout save.
Milwaukee Brewers Announce Luis Lara Decision During Cincinnati Reds Series
Before the first pitch of their Saturday evening game, the Brewers announced the lineup.
Underdog MLB shared the batting order:
“Brewers 9/5
J. Chourio LF
L. Lara RF
W. Contreras DH
A. Vaughn 1B
G. Mitchell CF
J. Ortiz 3B
C. Pratt SS
G. Sánchez C
D. Hamilton 2B
D. May SP,” the social media account shared on Saturday.
From looking at this, there are a few main changes. First, Lara is replacing Sal Frelick at RF. Lara is a 20-year-old outfielder.
Lara hasn’t been terribly busy during his rookie season. After 47 games, Lara has collected 37 hits, seven doubles, 20 RBIs, and one home run.
Reaction to New Milwaukee Brewers Lineup Versus the Reds
Overall, the reaction to this roster has been largely positive.
“Finally giving Turang a break day
Lara up at the top, Ortiz and Pratt manning the left side
Loving this lineup honestly
Go get another W in Cincy
Go Brewers,” one fan responded.
Others are happy to see Joey Ortiz return to the lineup.
“A day off for Turang vs a LHP. Joey Ortiz back in the lineup,” another wrote.
One way or another, the Brewers are well positioned to do well against the Reds.
Pat Murphy on Luis Lara
Brewers manager Pat Murphy has shared some high praise of the rookie.
Following Lara’s debut, Murphy had this to say:
“Brewers Manager Pat Murphy on Luis Lara’s debut👇 “He looked great man. His at-bats were fantastic, all of them, except the one off the (position player),” Murph chuckled. “Other than that, he had great AB’s. Sure didn’t take much time getting used to it. Really happy for him,” Murphy said via Hunter Baumgardt.
“He looked great man. His at-bats were fantastic, all of them, except the one off the (position player),” Murph chuckled.
“Other than that, he had great AB’s. Sure didn’t take much time getting used to it. Really happy for him.”
Easing Lara into the rigors of a full MLB season is a wise decision, one that will surely work out for the Brewers in the long-run.
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