Curt Hogg
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
As Pat Murphy watches Brandon Sproat go through the ups and downs of his rookie season, a different young right-hander comes to the manager’s mind.
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Photos: Brewers host Dodgers in final game of home series
Milwaukee and Los Angeles battled in a rematch of last year's National League Championship Series at American Family Field.
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Sproat delivers during a game against the Dodgers on Sunday at American Family Field.
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Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts, left, completes a double play after forcing out Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio, center, during Sunday's game in Milwaukee.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a pitch in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.
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Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio, right, beats out an infield hit as Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, center, catches the ball during Sunday's game at American Family Field.
- Benny Sieu, Imagn Images
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani looks on during Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.
- Jeff Hanisch, Imagn Images
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick runs the bases during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at American Family Field Sunday.
- Jeff Hanisch, Imagn Images
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas fields a ball during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field Sunday.
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Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang looks on following batting practice prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at American Family Field Sunday.
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Milwaukee Brewers third baseman David Hamilton throws from the infield during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at American Family Field on Sunday.
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Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Hye Seong Kim, left, tags out Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang during a game on Sunday at American Famile Field.
- Benny Sieu, Imagn Images
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick advances to second base after a wild pitch during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at American Family Field.
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