MILWAUKEE -- The Dodgers have played eight postseason games this year. They have won seven. On their current course, they appear set to cruise to a second consecutive National League pennant.

Not so fast, says Brewers manager Pat Murphy.

“I don't think it's over,” Murphy said in the aftermath of Milwaukee’s 5-1 loss to the Dodgers in NL Championship Series Game 2. “I don't know why. I admire this team. I've said it all along: I like who they are. I know where they came from. And I don't think they'll be surprised if they come back and play really well.”

Murphy understands the math working against him. In series using the current 2-3-2 format, clubs that won Games 1 and 2 on the road have prevailed in the series 88.9% of the time. And the Dodgers aren’t just any opponent; they’re the d

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