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Brewers Pin Hopes on Rookie Megill in Elimination Game

10/12/2025

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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy will start Trevor Megill in elimination Game 5 against the Chicago Cubs, despite Megill never starting a game.
Megill has a 2.49 ERA and 30 saves, but the team’s plan relies on a bullpen-heavy approach with rookie Jacob Misiorowski to follow him.
Injuries to Brandon Woodruff force the shift, and fans express disbelief that the decision signals desperation with postseason stakes.

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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy will start Trevor Megill in elimination Game 5 against the Chicago Cubs, despite Megill never starting a game.
Megill has a 2.49 ERA and 30 saves, but the team’s plan relies on a bullpen-heavy approach with rookie Jacob Misiorowski to follow him.
Injuries to Brandon Woodruff force the shift, and fans express disbelief that the decision signals desperation with postseason stakes.