The Milwaukee Brewers walked into Los Angeles and punched the Dodgers in the mouth, taking Game 1 of the National League Championship Series 2-1 on Sunday night. It was a statement win that snapped a seven-game postseason skid against LA, and it left Dodgers fans scrambling for something—anything—to complain about.
They found it in the sixth inning, when Brewers reliever Abner Uribe escaped a first-and-third jam by striking out Andy Pages. Uribe, understandably fired up, let out a roar as he stomped off the mound. It was a massive moment in a tight playoff game. But instead of tipping their caps, Dodgers fans took to social media to whine about a pitcher showing emotion.
"This is just ridiculous behavior in the 6th inning," one Dodgers fan posted on X. The irony was lost on absolutely no one.
The rest of the baseball world pounced. "This right here is exactly why everyone hates the Dodgers and their fanbase," one MLB fan replied. Another added: "Dude just got out of a major jam in the 6th inning of Game 1 of the NLCS. Get off your high horse spoiled brat." A third piled on: "Do dodger fans do anything other than whine when an opposing team celebrates? They have to be the softest fanbase in baseball surely."
And perhaps the most brutal takedown of all: "Dodger fans are the kids at the playground who change the rules mid game when they're losing." Ouch.
This isn't a one-off, either. It's a pattern. From keeping a foul ball from a kid to bailing early when things go south, the Dodgers faithful have developed a reputation for entitlement that grates on the rest of the league. Even manager Dave Roberts has felt the heat from his own fanbase, as seen in the backlash over his locker room comments. Winning 100 games a year is great, but it doesn't buy class.
Meanwhile, the Brewers are just out here having fun. "Just proud of our guys," manager Pat Murphy said after the win, per ESPN. Second baseman Brice Turang, who crushed a huge home run, summed up the mood perfectly: "These are the games we live for. We love doing this. This is why we play the game, just to go out there and compete."
Milwaukee's bullpen was lights-out, and Uribe's fiery celebration was the exclamation point. If Dodgers fans can't handle a little emotion in a playoff game, they might want to find a new hobby. Because the Brewers aren't going anywhere, and neither is the rest of baseball's disdain for LA's entitled contingent.
Game 2 should be fun. Bring earplugs, Dodgers fans—and maybe a mirror.
