Pat Murphy Says Joey Ortiz 'Got the Message' and Will Be Back in the Line-up After Benching

Pat Murphy says Joey Ortiz 'got the message' and will be back in the line-up after benching

MILWAUKEE- Another epic pitching match-up is expected at American Family Field on Tuesday night. Rookie Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski vs future Hall-of-Famer Clayton Kershaw of the LA Dodgers. RELATED: ‘I got you, bro’ – Cubs fan meets Sal Frelick after climbing net for souvenir bat “It’s monumental in your career when you go up against a (future) hall-of-famer,” manager Pat Murphy told WTMJ’s Wis. Morning News on Tuesday. “(But) it can’t aff…

"His Manager Is [Ticked];" Milwaukee Brewers Shortstop Joey Ortiz Has Earned The Wrath Of Pat Murphy

Last season, as a rookie, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (who was then their regular third baseman) hit .239/.329/.398 with 11 home runs, 60 RBI, and 11 stolen bases. And while these offensive numbers do not jump off the page, they were easily explained away by the fact that he was battling a neck injury that affected his swing. 2025, with a year under his belt and a move to his natural position at shortstop, was believed to be a season …