A-Rod Warns Dodgers And Brewers That Bullpen Reliance Is ‘Unsustainable’

Alex Rodriguez warned both the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers that relying on bullpens for 12 to 15 outs per game is unsustainable in a seven-game postseason series. His comments followed Milwaukee's 2-1 victory over Los Angeles in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field, where starting pitchers failed to complete five innings.

Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski lasted just 4 1/3 innings, prompting four relievers to combine for 4 2/3 scoreless frames to secure the win. Analyst Derek Jeter praised Milwaukee's bullpen resilience, while Rodriguez noted that frequent exposure to relievers provides a distinct advantage to opposing hitters over a long series.