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BNN POSTSEASON TONIGHT — GAME 2 PANEL RECAP
Brewers 14, Pirates 7 — NLDS (Series tied 1–1)
Bob Costas
“On a rainy October afternoon in Milwaukee, the Brewers delivered something bordering on a throwback: power, opportunism, and just enough pitching to let the offense breathe.
Jason Gonzalez — the second baseman with the compact swing and the sudden October aura — set the tone. A home run, a walk, three runs scored, three driven in. The kind of performance that feels connected to postseason history, reminiscent of a Davey Lopes or a Jeff Kent in full flight.
And then there was Cesar Malagon. Three doubles — three — tying an NL playoff record. His eighth-inning bases-clearing blast to left didn’t just break the game open; it felt like it affirmed Milwaukee’s identity: a team that can bludgeon you in waves.
Fourteen runs. Fourteen hits. And suddenly, we have a series, heading back to Pittsburgh tied at one apiece.”
Mike Francesa
“Listen… listen… I’ve said it a million times. The Pirates came into this game feeling way too good about themselves after Game 1. And what happens? They get punched right in the mouth.
The Brewers’ lineup — this is a professional lineup. Gonzalez? Big-time. Malagon? Monster game. Ramirez? Two-run shot. Guggenheim? Hits one into orbit. They were taking turns.
And I gotta tell ya — Pittsburgh pitching was a disgrace today. Loder? I mean, come on. Ten ERA, giving up rockets all over the yard. Toco? Seven runs?! You’re not winning a playoff game with that garbage.
Milwaukee did what good teams do: they answered. The series is tied, and frankly, the Pirates better wake up, because this Brewers team scored fourteen and could’ve hung twenty if they felt like it.”
Mad Dog Russo
“OOOOOH BABY what a WILD one in MILWAUKEE! You score SEVEN runs on the road in a playoff game, you’re thinkin’, ‘Hey, we’re in GREAT SHAPE!’ BUT NOOOO — BECAUSE THE BREWERS TURN INTO THE ’29 YANKEES OUT THERE!
Gonzalez! Malagon! Ramirez! Guggenheim! I mean every single guy in that lineup is hittin’ balls like they’re shot outta cannons!
And how ‘bout the defense, huh? Escobar throws out a guy at the plate, Brown nails Barros at third — GREAT throws! GREAT playoff baseball!
Pittsburgh? The pitching staff oughta take a long look in the mirror on that train ride home. They let the Brewers use American Family Field like a PINBALL MACHINE!
Series is tied, momentum to Milwaukee, and WE’RE GOIN’ TO PITTSBURGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON! WOOOOOOH!!!”
Colin Cowherd
“You know what this game was? This was chaos meeting structure — and structure won.
Pittsburgh is one of those teams that relies on talent, vibes, and volume. Big swings, aggressive baserunning, lots of feast-or-famine stuff. It works great when you're ahead. It does not work when you're trying to chase a team built like Milwaukee.
Milwaukee has an identity. They’re methodical. They get on base, they don’t waste at-bats, and they’ll wear down even good staffs — which Pittsburgh absolutely does not have right now.
Also, let’s not ignore this: Milwaukee’s role players are out-producing Pittsburgh’s stars. Malagon with three doubles? Gonzalez with a superstar-level afternoon? Meanwhile the Pirates are leaning on Barros and Verni just to stay afloat.
This felt like the Brewers saying: ‘We’re the higher seed for a reason.’ And going back to Pittsburgh? They’ve seized the psychological edge.”
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