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Brewers manager on Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal: ‘I just want to step on his throat’

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy left little doubt about his team’s aggressive approach to Sunday’s NLCS opener, targeting Dodgers starter Tarik Skubal with a blunt declaration of intent. Skubal, acquired by Los Angeles in a high-profile trade from the Tigers at the deadline, has since established himself as a key arm with a 2.61 ERA and 70 strikeouts over 61 innings.

His first postseason start will be put to the test against one of baseball’s most potent offenses, as the Brewers aim to exploit any missteps from the left-hander. Facing Skubal is Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski, a Cy Young contender who will look to disrupt the Dodgers’ lineup in a high-stakes matchup.

The two teams are set to clash at American Family Field, where the Brewers seek redemption after falling to the Dodgers in four games in the 2025 NLCS. Skubal’s performance will be critical for Los Angeles, marking their biggest challenge of the postseason thus far.

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