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Rhys Hoskins was left off the Milwaukee Brewers' National League Division Series roster.

Hoskins was the team's best hitter before a thumb sprain in July sidelined him for nearly two months.

Upon his return, Hoskins was supplanted at first base by Andrew Vaughn and relegated to the bench.

Despite his disappointment, Hoskins has embraced a role as a cheerleader and mentor from the dugout.

If you watch the reaction from the home dugout on William Contreras’ go-ahead home run in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs , the most excited member of the Milwaukee Brewers might have been someone who’s not even on the roster.

Toward the back of the celebratory line of high fives for Contreras was Rhys Hoskins , hat twirling in his

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