What happened: Before the ninth inning of Game 3, Brewers manager Pat Murphy sent rehab coordinator Bryn Hester to the bullpen to ask Brandon Woodruff if he wanted to take the mound. The 9-year Brewer later joined MLB Tonight to discuss the outing.
MLB·ANALYSIS·October 27, 2026 06:33 PM ET
Pat Murphy gave Brandon Woodruff the option to pitch the Game 3 ninth
Rehab coordinator Bryn Hester relayed the bullpen request.
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