Brewers' Jake Bauers finds All-Star form after battling anxiety

Bauers turns a mental-health fight into a breakout.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 221 min read

Sunday notebook: How Brewers' Jake Bauers conquered his fears and anxiety to find All-Star form https://t.co/g8dMlXLmcn Via @BNightengale on X

What happened: Milwaukee's Jake Bauers has rounded into All-Star-caliber form after working through fear and anxiety to settle in at the plate. His resurgence has become one of the steadier storylines of a strong Brewers season.

Why it matters: Milwaukee sits at 45-29, among the better marks in the National League, and Bauers' production has helped sustain that pace. With All-Star voting in its critical phase, his step forward adds another name to the Brewers' bid for selections.

By the numbers: Milwaukee is 45-29 this season, averaging 5.2 runs per game while allowing 3.7 — one of the stronger run-prevention profiles in the league.

What to watch: Watch whether Bauers' form earns him All-Star consideration as voting closes, and how Milwaukee carries its standing through the week.

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