Jake Bauers Draws Historic 12-Pitch Walk Against Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Jake Bauers put together an epic at-bat against Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2 of the NLCS, drawing a 12-pitch walk. Facing five different pitches, Bauers fouled off nine balls and refused to chase, setting a career-high for pitches seen in a single plate appearance against Yamamoto. His relentless approach embodied the Brewers' strategy to drive up the ace's pitch count, leading to a crucial third-inning rally in Milwaukee's 7-4 victory.