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Brewers player ripped for avoiding hit-by-pitch that would have tied game: ‘All he had to do was stand there’
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When Brice Turang moved out of the way of a 1-2 breaking ball Monday night, just about everyone watching thought to themselves, “Wear it.”
The bases were loaded for the Milwaukee Brewers with the tying run on third in the bottom of the ninth. Had Turang not moved out of the way, the Brewers very likely would have tied the game.
But instincts got to him, and one pitch later, Turang swung at a ball out of the zone to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 1-0 lead in the National League Championship Series.
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Brice Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers strikes out during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on Oct. 13, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Social media users, most of whom have never seen an 85 mph sweeper at their legs, were quick to call out Turang for the supposed brain fart.
“All he had to do was stand there and not move,” wrote one X user.
Another critic called it “probably the lowest iq (at-bat) I’ve ever seen.”
“Dude had one job,” added one more.
“Today’s players just don’t use common sense,” said another.
Turang said he had instant regret when he moved out of the way.
“Well, if you see me look in the dugout, I’m thinking, ‘Damn,'” Turang said. “I know it. Everybody knows it. I couldn’t tell you why I did it. I just got out of the way. That’s just how it is.”
Brewers manager Pat Murphy defended his player.
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang strikes out with the bases loaded during the ninth inning of their National League Championship Series game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Oct. 13, 2025, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
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“When the ball is coming towards you, your natural thing, it’s a breaking ball, your natural thing is to do that,” Murphy said. “And I know he was thinking the same thing after the ball passed. It happens. He’ll learn from that situation. But it’s hard. Even if you try to maneuver yourself, it’s hard to get hit by the pitch because it’s so reactionary.”
There were plenty of other defenders that snuck through the social media toughness.
“Even if I knew a pitch was going to hit me I don’t think I could convince my mind and body not to avoid it,” one wrote.
“Reflexes suck sometimes…” wrote another.
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) and relief pitcher Blake Treinen (49) react after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers during Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field. (Benny Sieu/Imagn Images)
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Blake Snell spun a gem, tossing eight innings of scoreless, one-hit ball as the Brewers’ valiant comeback in the ninth fell just short.
Game 2 will take place in Milwaukee on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.
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The Carolina Panthers created havoc for the Los Angeles Rams and received a boost from the sloppy weather as they defeated the best team in the NFC, 31-28.
Carolina notched its seventh win of the year. It’s the first time they have won at least seven games since the 2022 season when Matt Rhule, and eventually Steve Wilks, were at the helm. The Panthers also snapped the Rams’ six-game winning streak.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young runs against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina (Rusty Jones/AP Photo)
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford entered the game as the NFL MVP favorite. It seemed like he was going to have a big game as he led the team down for a touchdown on the opening drive. At the time, it was his 28th touchdown pass without an interception, which broke an NFL record.
The good vibes didn’t last long as Stafford threw an interception on his next drive and later had a pick six to Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson. The Panthers’ defense then forced Stafford to fumble the ball on the Rams’ final drive, which sunk any hopes of them coming back to force overtime or win the game.
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young was 15-of-20 with 206 passing yards and three touchdown passes. He found rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan for a 43-yard go-ahead touchdown with 6:34 left in the game. It was McMillan’s only catch of the game.
Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jacob Kupferman/AP Photo)
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Carolina’s Jalen Coker had four catches for 74 yards and a touchdown. Running back Chuba Hubbard had two catches for 41 yards and a touchdown. He also added 83 yards on the ground on 17 carries.
Stafford finished 18-of-28 with 243 passing yards and two touchdown passes. Both touchdowns were to Davante Adams, who finished with four catches for 58 yards.
The Panthers’ (7-6) win kept them in contention for the NFC South lead. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a higher winning percentage after their win over the Arizona Cardinals, moving to 7-5.
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The Rams’ grip on the conference was loosened. The loss meant the Chicago Bears have the best record in the NFC. Chicago defeated the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday.
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