MLB's Adam McCalvy posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) after hearing the Brewers manager describe the moment between him and his Game 1 starter. “We just kind of messed with each other, and I said, Freddy you're our closer today,” Murphy said. “You're our closer, so go out there like you're closing the game.”Peralta responded with the intensity Murphy was seeking. Against the Cubs, Peralta had a 3.43 ERA in 2025. The “closer” message is more than motivation—it’s a blueprint for how the Brewers want to play — aggressive, confident and in control.