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When Brice Turang moved out of the way for a 1-2 bring ball on Monday night, almost everyone who then thought of themselves, “carry it.”
The bases were loaded into the Milwaukee breweries with the bonding in third place at the bottom of the ninth. Had Turang not moved out of the way, the brewers would very likely have tied the game.
But instincts came to him, and a pitch later turned touring by a ball out of the zone to give Los Angeles Dodgers a 1-0 lead in the National League Championship series.
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Brice Turang from Milwaukee Brewers strikes out during the ninth lap against Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 in the National League Championship Series at American Family Family on October 13, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Social media users, most of whom have never seen an 85 km / h sweeper at their legs, were quick to call Turang to the supposed brain.
“All he had to do was stand there and not move,” wrote an X user.
Another critic called it “probably the lowest IQ (BAT) I’ve ever seen.”
“Dude had a job,” one more added.
“Today’s players just don’t use common sense,” another said.
Turang said he had immediate regret when he moved out of the way.
“Well, if you see me see in Dugout, I think,” Cursed, “Turang said.” I know. Everyone knows. I couldn’t tell you why I did. I just got out of the way. That’s exactly how it is. “
Brewers Manager Pat Murphy defended his player.
Milwaukee Brewer’s second Baseman Brice Turang strikes with the bases loaded during the ninth lap of their National League Championship Series game against Los Angeles Dodgers 13 October 2025 at the American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Los Angeles Dodgers beat Milwaukee Brewers 2-1. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA Today Network via Imag images)
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“When the ball comes towards you, your natural thing, it’s a cracking ball, your natural thing is to do it,” Murphy said. “And I know he was thinking the same thing after the ball went. It happens. He learns from that situation. But it’s hard. Even if you’re trying to maneuver yourself, it’s hard to be hit by the field because it’s so reactionary.”
There were plenty of other defenders who sneak through social media.
“Even if I knew a pitch should hit me, I don’t think I could convince my mind and body not to avoid it,” wrote one.
“Reflexes suck sometimes …” wrote another.
Los Angeles Dodgers Catcher Will Smith (16) and the Emergency Relief Blake Treinen (49) respond after defeating Milwaukee Brewers under Game 1 in the National League Championship Series at American Family Field. (Benny Sieu/Imag photos)
Blake Snell turned a gem and threw eight laps of scoreless, a hit ball when the brewery’s brewing comeback in the ninth fell straight short.
Game 2 will take place in Milwaukee on Tuesday at. 20 et.
