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“Chill, Watch Out”: Brewers’ Turning Point Revealed as MLB Broadcaster Recalls Bauers’ Post-Padres Sweep Statement

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jake Bauers and manager Pat Murphy guided a club that dropped only five games after Labor Day and went 11-2 in October. The turnaround began with a humbling sweep in San Diego. Speaking on MLB Network, broadcaster…

By Utsav Gupta · Essentially Sports

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 3:32 AM

Key Things to Know

Broadcaster Lane Grindle recalled Jake Bauers telling the Milwaukee Brewers to relax after an August sweep by the Padres.
Milwaukee rebounded to win an MLB-best 103 regular-season games under manager Pat Murphy.
The Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 to win the franchise's first World Series title.

The Story in 60 Seconds

MLB Network broadcaster Lane Grindle recalled Jake Bauers' rallying message after the Milwaukee Brewers were swept by the San Diego Padres in August. Following the sweep, Bauers told teammates to relax, prompting a dominant surge that saw Milwaukee finish the regular season with an MLB-best 103 wins under manager Pat Murphy.

The Brewers carried that momentum into October, finishing 11-2 and defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in the World Series to capture their first championship in 57 years. Right-hander Jacob Misiorowski delivered 5 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 5, while Jackson Chourio recorded a record 11 hits across the five-game series.

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