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Eva Geitheim

Brewers Manager Praises Team of ‘Average Joes’ After Sweep of Star-Studded Dodgers

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Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Andruw Monasterio (14) celebrates with catcher Eric Haase (13) after scoring a run during the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium. | Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

The Milwaukee "average Joes" put MLB on notice this weekend after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second time this season. The Brewers officially took down the Dodgers in all six games this season and are tied for the best record in the National League on Sunday. They are riding a 10-game winning streak, and are undoubtedly the hottest team in the league after defeating the reigning World Series champions.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy did not let it go unnoticed that the relatively unknown Milwaukee players swept a star-studded Dodgers team featuring multiple league MVPs and future Hall of Famers.

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