{"id":80243,"date":"2024-07-17T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T14:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=80243"},"modified":"2024-07-17T00:18:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T04:18:22","slug":"brewers-remain-undaunted-second-half","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/07\/17\/brewers-remain-undaunted-second-half\/","title":{"rendered":"Brewers Remain Undaunted Heading Into Second Half Of Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The National League Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers remain undaunted heading into the second half of the season. &#8220;Undaunted&#8221; is officially defined as not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment. It&#8217;s a fitting adjective to describe the team&#8217;s current self-proclaimed mantra and day-by-day approach to the game.<\/p>\n<p>The Brewers remain on a mission heading into the second half. They are in sole possession of first place in the division standings with a 55-42 overall record (.567 winning percentage), 13 games above .500, and 4 1\/2 in front of the surging second-place St. Louis Cardinals.<\/p>\n<h2>Brewers Remain Undaunted Heading Into Second Half<\/h2>\n<p>Despite losing seven of the last 10 games heading into the All-Star Break, the team continues to maintain the same patient, positive mindset it has proudly displayed since the start of spring training in February.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Brewers players had t-shirts waiting at their lockers today: \u201cUndaunted.\u201d Ahead of an afternoon team meeting, they were a gift from skipper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=murphpa99,murphpa01&amp;search=Pat+Murphy&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-17_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pat Murphy<\/a>, who opened a dictionary app on his phone to help explain. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jM6DhTSDf1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/jM6DhTSDf1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamMcCalvy\/status\/1811154002144546894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think we&#8217;re in a stage where guys (no matter how much we talk about it) were looking ahead to the break and to be honest might have become a little disconnected,&#8221; said Brewers <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/05\/16\/murphy-instilled-underdog-mentality\/\" target=\"_self\">first-year manager<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/managers\/murphpa99.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pat Murphy<\/a>, in a post-game interview with Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. &#8220;There have been some guys returning from injury, some new guys playing and it seems like a few things might have gone against us. This is the lull in the action that happens in any season, and you can\u2019t flinch.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Brewers have 55 wins and 4.5 game NL Central lead at the All-Star break.<br \/>\nPat Murphy: \u201cThey bounce back. They respond.\u201d <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9bI2p9Hsb1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/9bI2p9Hsb1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sophia Minnaert (@SophiaMinnaert) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SophiaMinnaert\/status\/1812593792824074520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Brewers On Mission To Build Off Strong Start<\/h3>\n<p>Ranking ahead of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/managers\/counscr01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craig Counsell<\/a>-led 2023 NL Central Division champion team in nearly every statistical category, this year&#8217;s Brewers&#8217; squad has the potential to maintain that pace with a strong, confident start following the All-Star Break.<\/p>\n<p>The Brewers have advanced to the postseason five times in the last six seasons, including three division championships.<\/p>\n<p>Milwaukee&#8217;s revitalized <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/05\/17\/brewers-high-powered-offense\/\" target=\"_self\">hitting attack<\/a>, led by All-Star starters <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/y\/yelicch01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-17_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Yelich<\/a> (.326) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/contrwi02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-17_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">William Contreras<\/a> (.286), and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/05\/04\/brice-turang-becoming-star-brewers\/\" target=\"_self\">emerging star<\/a> second baseman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/turanbr02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-17_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brice Turang<\/a> (.277) will be vital during the second half. Offensively, the team is tied for 10th in the NL in hitting with a .255 batting average including 466 runs, 153 doubles, 99 home runs, 443 RBI, and 133 stolen bases.<\/p>\n<p>Although the bullpen has performed surprisingly well, the starting rotation remains a lingering issue. The pitching staff ranks fifth in the NL with a combined 3.81 ERA in 858 1\/3 innings. The anticipated return of several players from the injured list (highlighted by All-Star closer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=willide03,willia005dev&amp;search=Devin+Williams&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-17_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Devin Williams<\/a>, reliever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/koenija01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-17_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jared Koenig<\/a>, and starters <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/halldl01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-17_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DL Hall<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/rossjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-17_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Ross<\/a>), will provide much-needed depth in the coming weeks. The Brewers hope to build on the contributions of <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/04\/28\/brewers-pitching-injuries-staff-holds-its-own-despite-challenges\/\" target=\"_self\">starters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/peralfr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-17_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Freddy Peralta<\/a> (6-5), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/reaco01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-17_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colin Rea<\/a> (9-3), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/myersto01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-17_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tobias Myers<\/a> (6-3). The efforts of relievers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hudsobr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-17_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bryan Hudson<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/megiltr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-17_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trevor Megill<\/a> will also be critical as the season progresses.<\/p>\n<p>It remains a question mark as to whether or not the Brewers will make more moves for starting pitching before the looming trade deadline (July 30).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Brewers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Brewers<\/a> general manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=arnold001mat&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-17_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Arnold<\/a>: &#8220;I&#8217;m really proud of the group and excited to see what we can do in the second half.&#8221; <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThisIsMyCrew?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#ThisIsMyCrew<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SsXmzG4VLo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/SsXmzG4VLo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bally Sports Wisconsin (@BallySportWI) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BallySportWI\/status\/1812542873273008277?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The young, hungry Brewers have remained undaunted through the ups and downs of the first half of the season. With the biggest, pressure-packed games still to come, it will be interesting to see if they will thrive on the lessons learned during the final months.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: \u00a9 Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National League Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers remain undaunted heading into the second half of the season. &#8220;Undaunted&#8221; is officially defined as not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment. It&#8217;s a fitting adjective to describe the team&#8217;s current self-proclaimed mantra and day-by-day approach to the game. 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