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Milwaukee is making its case right now, and Game one of the NLDS gave the Brewers exactly the kind of win they needed. A three to two decision over San Diego, sealed by one of the stranger ninth innings you'll see, when Ty France's fly ball hit a roof cable at American Family Field and Jackson Chourio hauled it in at the warning track. Manager Pat Murphy even joked postgame that Brewers legend Bob Uecker reached down and knocked it away himself. Milwaukee's pitching and defense have carried this team all year, but the power question remains real heading deeper into October.
Shifting to Detroit, the Lions and tight end Sam LaPorta have hit a wall. Contract talks between the two sides have officially broken off after several weeks of negotiations failed to produce a long-term deal. LaPorta emerged as one of the most electric young tight ends in football last season, so this standoff carries real weight. Detroit's front office has decisions to make, and the clock on LaPorta's leverage isn't standing still.
Meanwhile in Buffalo, the unbeaten Bills host a struggling New England Patriots squad today in a Week four matchup that looks like a mismatch on paper. Buffalo has been dominant, and this is the kind of game where you find out just how deep that dominance runs.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
