In a stunning turn of events, the Milwaukee Brewers’ season came to a close on Thursday night, as their star closer faltered in the ninth inning, surrendering a three-run homer to Pete Alonso of the New York Mets. The dramatic turn of events transformed a 2-0 Brewers lead into a 3-2 deficit, ultimately leading to a 4-2 Mets victory and elimination from the postseason.
The Brewers’ script had been meticulously crafted, with their dominant closer taking the mound in the ninth, seeking to protect a two-run advantage. However, Francisco Lindor’s walk and Brandon Nimmo’s screaming single to right field set the stage for Alonso’s heroics. Despite falling behind 3-1, the Brewers’ closer remained confident, but Alonso’s mighty swing proved too much to overcome.
In the aftermath, the Brewers’ closer took full responsibility for the loss, acknowledging that he had let his teammates down. “This is the closest team I’ve played on, and it makes it that much more disappointing,” he said. “Everyone did their job except me.”
Manager Pat Murphy praised his closer, stating, “Devin has been as good a closer as there is in baseball for the 2½ years that he’s played.” Starter Tobias Myers echoed the sentiment, saying, “He’s the best closer in the game… No one loses faith in that guy. He’s one of the best for a reason.”
As the Brewers’ season came to a close, the team’s camaraderie was on full display. Players and coaches consoled each other, sharing words of encouragement and support. Outfielder Sal Frelick emphasized that the loss was a collective effort, saying, “We all know that’s not his alone out there… We left a lot of guys in scoring position. Obviously, we went to the ninth with a two-run lead and everyone did their job to the best of their ability. That’s a team loss there.”
In the end, the Brewers’ thrilling season was cut short, leaving them to ponder what could have been. As they look to the future, they will draw strength from their tight-knit bond and the knowledge that they pushed themselves to the brink of greatness.
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