How Brewers got to the postseason

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Nov. 16, 2023: The Murph era After Craig Counsell’s stunning departure for Chicago, 64-year-old bench coach Pat Murphy was the pick to lead a new era

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March 29: Chourio’s opener Jackson Chourio was busy all day as the youngest player since Robin Yount to debut for the Brewers on Opening Day

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May 7: Adames’ called shot Willy Adames started every day. This was his “wow” moment: When Kansas City fans demanded a go-ahead home run, Adames delivered

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May 10: Pitching turnover The Brewers used all of their pitching in ‘24, including prospect Robert Gasser, whose promising introduction was cut short by injury

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May 18: Contreras vs. Verlander William Contreras’ ascent to All-Star Game starter was encapsulated in his 13-pitch battle with future Hall of Famer Verlander in Houston

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May 28: Win Counsell’s return Milwaukee fans let Craig Counsell know how they felt about his departure before, during and after a Memorial Day Brewers win

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June 19: Defense leads way On the night Christian Yelich hit his 200th home run, Sal Frelick made a game-saving catch to end it in Anaheim

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June 30: Wisconslam Slamwaukee? AmSlam Field? It needed workshopping, but five grand slams in an eight-game span warranted a nickname

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July 28: Williams returns “Big morale booster”: Lights-out closer Devin Williams returned from injury at the end of July to fortify a hard-worked bullpen

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Aug. 16: Yelich surgery Christian Yelich was the NL’s batting leader when his back flared up in late July. Ultimately, he needed season-ending surgery

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Sept. 2: Willy and The Kid It was all clicking by September. Jackson Chourio called a grand slam with the bases empty. Willy Adames tied Griffey’s record for three-run homers

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Sept. 12: 20-20 at 20 With his 20th home run, Jackson Chourio became the first player in MLB history to reach 20-20 before his 21st birthday

Sept. 18: The clincher The Brewers win their 2nd straight NL Central title by virtue of a Cubs loss