MILWAUKEE — The calls that Pat Murphy made leading up to this week didn’t give a cheery impression on the situation the Milwaukee Brewers were facing.
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Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio reacts to leaving Saturday’s game with an injury. Chourio said after the game he feels he’s “in a position where I’m ready to keep going and keep competing.”
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Photos: Brewers take on Cubs in Game 1 of NLDS
Cubs outfielder Ian Happ hits a home run against the Brewers during the sixth inning of Game 1 of their NLDS series Saturday in Milwaukee.
Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta throws against the Cubs during the sixth inning of Game 1 of their NLDS series Saturday in Milwaukee.
Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta delivers to a Cubs batter during the sixth inning of Game 1 of their NLDS series Saturday in Milwaukee.
Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio reacts to leaving Saturday's game with an injury during the second inning in Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio reacts to leaving Saturday's game with an injury.
Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta delivers to a Cubs batter during the second inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio watches his two-run single against the Cubs during the first inning in Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong pops out during the third inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers catcher William Contreras high-fives Caleb Durbin after scoring during the first inning in Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers second baseman Brice Turang hits a run-scoring double as Cubs catcher Carson Kelly looks on during the first inning in Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio reacts to hitting a double as Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner looks on during the first inning in Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio hits an RBI single during the second inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick loses his bat during the second inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta delivers during the first inning in Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch hits a home run during the first inning in Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn hits a single during the second inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers catcher William Contreras hits a single during the second inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers catcher William Contreras hits a single during the second inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio hits a two-run scoring single during the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd watches as Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio hits a two-run single during the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio hits a two-run single during the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio hits a two-run single during the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio hits a two-run single during the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers center fielder Blake Perkins hits an RBI single during the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers catcher William Contreras scores past Cubs catcher Carson Kelly during the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers center fielder Blake Perkins hits an RBI single during the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers center fielder Blake Perkins hits an RBI single during the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy talks to Cubs manager Craig Counsell before Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta throws during the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta delivers during the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
A large flag is unfurled during the national anthem before Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins hits a double during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta reacts to striking out a batter during the fifth inning in Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy shakes hands with pitcher Freddy Peralta as he leaves the game during the sixth inning in Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers pitcher Nick Mears and catcher William Contreras celebrate after Game 1 of their NLDS series against the Cubs in Milwaukee.
The Brewers celebrate after defeating the Cubs in Game 1 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.
Brewers center fielder Blake Perkins hits an RBI single during the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS against the Cubs in Milwaukee.
Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio reacts to leaving Saturday’s game with an injury. Chourio said after the game he feels he’s “in a position where I’m ready to keep going and keep competing.”
