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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
David Lengel

Hall of Famers v bunch of gamers: the Dodgers’ exit proves money can’t buy everything

Shohei Ohtani watches from the Dodgers dugout.
Superstar Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers were swept by the Dodgers in the NLCS. Photograph: Gregory Bull/AP

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy had just watched his club dismantle Los Angeles for a fourth straight National League Championship Series game. Standing with his team in the Dodger Stadium clubhouse, he was ready to celebrate. But before popping his champagne and setting off a stream of celebratory suds, Murphy had a message.

“They got a bunch of Hall of Famers. We got a bunch of gamers.”

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