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Veteran veteran Ryan Braun has five home runs in his last four games and is on a roll as the Milwaukee Brewers head for the playoffs. (Photo by Stacy Revere / Getty Images)
Ryan Braun has always loved being in the spotlight.
In 2008, the Milwaukee Brewers experienced a 26-year drought in the playoffs due to two home runs by Braun in the last four games. Three years later, he finished the season as the Most Valuable Player by winning a two-point circuit that made the difference as the Brewers earned their first league title since 1982.
Seven years after his last appearance in the playoffs – and that of the Brewers – Braun still beats a big ball as Milwaukee returns to the playoffs.
The 34-year-old twice defeated the home side on Friday night in Milwaukee's 6-5 win over Detroit, earning him four wins in his last five games and 20 for the season, the eighth time in a row. 12 years of career.
"I think in my story, I've always played my best when it matters most," Braun said. "I got up on Monday and told everyone:" I got you. As long as I stay healthy, I will dominate the rest of the way. So far so good. "
Staying healthy was one of the main reasons for the resurgence of Braun this season. He missed 16 games in two separate relays on the disabled list for previous numbers, but played his 123rd game of the season Friday after playing 104 a year ago. Counsell was able to keep Braun fresh by building regular rest days in the calendar, a task that became even easier when the team added Yelich and Lorenzo Cain to the return mix in January.
"Managing it that way with fewer games is the right thing to do," said Counsell.
Braun was also helped by a change of fortune. His figures in the first half (.235, 10 homers, 35 RBI, .711 OPS) were, at best, pedestrian, but they were not entirely indicative of his performance. He hit hard, but just in front of the defenders, as evidenced by a batting average of .262 on the balls in play, and he was among the league leaders in hit balls while posting a better career rate.
He started to turn the corner in August, beating .293 with a 0.843 OPS and, while he brought an average of .26 in September's game, Braun has 8-in-21 in his last seven matches with five circuits, nine points produced and a 1,133 OPS.
"There are a few things I'm working on, trying to get in on the launch angle revolution," said Braun. "All figures suggest that I have beaten the stick this year as well as the entire year of my career." I have been incredibly unlucky.
"Obviously, if the exit speed, the percentage of hard shots, the online driving rate are as good as they have been and the elite among my peers, but I do not get the desired results, I think J & Is trying to raise the ball a little more, and this has obviously worked in recent days, but there is still a lot to do. "
Braun does not look good for the Brewers who, having won a playoff spot early this week, still hope to catch up with the Cubs for the National League Central Division title this weekend.
"He beats really well," Counsell said. "He's locked in. What's important with Ryan, and I've known him for so long, is that he knows each other so well, and when he's well placed, he knows it.
"He took us, big time."
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Veteran veteran Ryan Braun has five home runs in his last four games and is on a roll as the Milwaukee Brewers head for the playoffs. (Photo by Stacy Revere / Getty Images)
Ryan Braun has always loved to play in the spotlight.
In 2008, the Milwaukee Brewers experienced a 26-year drought in the playoffs due to two home runs by Braun in the last four games. Three years later, he finished the season as the Most Valuable Player by winning a two-point circuit that made the difference as the Brewers earned their first league title since 1982.
Seven years after his last appearance in the playoffs – and that of the Brewers – Braun still beats a big ball as Milwaukee returns to the playoffs.
The 34-year-old twice defeated the home side on Friday night in Milwaukee's 6-5 win over Detroit, earning him four wins in his last five games and 20 for the season, the eighth time in a row. 12 years of career.
"I think in my story, I've always played my best when it matters most," Braun said. "I got up on Monday and told everyone:" I got you. As long as I stay healthy, I will dominate the rest of the way. So far so good. "
Staying healthy was one of the main reasons for the resurgence of Braun this season. He missed 16 games in two separate relays on the disabled list for previous numbers, but played his 123rd game of the season Friday after playing 104 a year ago. Counsell was able to keep Braun fresh by building regular rest days in the calendar, a task that became even easier when the team added Yelich and Lorenzo Cain to the return mix in January.
"Managing it that way with fewer games is the right thing to do," said Counsell.
Braun was also helped by a change of fortune. His figures in the first half (.235, 10 homers, 35 RBI, .711 OPS) were, at best, pedestrian, but they were not entirely indicative of his performance. He hit hard, but just in front of the defenders, as evidenced by a batting average of .262 on the balls in play, and he was among the league leaders in hit balls while posting a better career rate.
He started to turn the corner in August, beating .293 with a 0.843 OPS and, while he brought an average of .26 in September's game, Braun has 8-in-21 in his last seven matches with five circuits, nine points produced and a 1,133 OPS.
"There are a few things I'm working on, trying to get in on the launch angle revolution," said Braun. "All figures suggest that I have beaten the stick this year as well as the entire year of my career." I have been incredibly unlucky.
"Obviously, if the exit speed, the percentage of hard shots, the online driving rate are as good as they have been and the elite among my peers, but I do not get the desired results, I think J & Is trying to raise the ball a little more, and this has obviously worked in recent days, but there is still a lot to do. "
Braun does not look good for the Brewers who, having won a playoff spot early this week, still hope to catch up with the Cubs for the National League Central Division title this weekend.
"He beats really well," Counsell said. "He's locked in. What's important with Ryan, and I've known him for so long, is that he knows each other so well, and when he's well placed, he knows it.
"He took us, big time."
