The Milwaukee Brewers hold a 2-1 National League Division Series lead over the San Diego Padres despite dropping Tuesday night’s matchup at Petco Park, putting pressure on key contributors to break out ahead of Game 4. While William Contreras, Christian Yelich, Jackson Chourio, and rookie Cooper Pratt have produced timely hits, second baseman Brice Turang has struggled through a 1-for-11 postseason slump that mirrors broader October difficulties across his career.
Brewers Face Game 4 Pressure Following Tuesday Loss
Tuesday’s missed opportunity forced the Brewers back onto the field Wednesday in San Diego needing a win to avoid a decisive Game 5 in Milwaukee. The offense stranded 11 runners on base during Game 3, with Turang accounting for three of those left on base. His lone hit of the series arrived late in the game via a bloop single, leaving him with two walks and three strikeouts through the first three contests.
Turang entered the postseason on the heels of a breakthrough campaign. He served as Team USA’s starting second baseman while establishing career highs with an .816 OPS, 21 home runs, and 100 RBIs. Across the regular season, he led all Major League Baseball second basemen in RBIs, hits, doubles, and walks.
Postseason Struggles Extend Across Career Sample
The current slump fits a longer pattern of October offensive difficulties for the infielder. Across 17 career postseason games for Milwaukee, Turang has collected 10 hits in 60 at-bats, drawing six walks while driving in just three runs. Opposing pitching staffs have targeted him with more rigorous approaches during playoff rounds, though he remains capable of handling high-end left-handed pitching.
Turang provides Platinum Glove-caliber defense at second base, ensuring he stays in the everyday lineup regardless of his current offensive numbers.
Brewers Seek Pennant Series Victory in San Diego
The Brewers can secure the National League pennant series with a victory on Wednesday evening, avoiding a return trip to Milwaukee for a winner-take-all fifth game. Game 4 starts at Petco Park, where the Padres look to force that deciding contest. If Turang and the bottom half of the order fail to spark the offense, the series will shift back to American Family Field for the final showdown.
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