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Brewers Face Tough Decision on Ortiz in Elimination Game

10/12/2025

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In Game 4 of the NLDS, the Milwaukee Brewers must decide how to deploy Joey Ortiz of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Ortiz posted a .482 OPS in September and a .276 on-base percentage, highlighting the challenge.
The team must choose between prioritizing Ortiz's defense or substituting a stronger bat.
Ortiz has only 29% success on sacrifice bunts, prompting strategic changes as the elimination game nears.

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Story summary

In Game 4 of the NLDS, the Milwaukee Brewers must decide how to deploy Joey Ortiz of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Ortiz posted a .482 OPS in September and a .276 on-base percentage, highlighting the challenge.
The team must choose between prioritizing Ortiz's defense or substituting a stronger bat.
Ortiz has only 29% success on sacrifice bunts, prompting strategic changes as the elimination game nears.