From mlb.com
USA Today reported after the Brewers’ Game 5 win over the Cubs that pitching coach Chris Hook’s visit to Uribe in the eighth inning was to warn the right-hander he might be tipping pitches. Whether Uribe was or was not, it’s a matter the Brewers are mindful of as they get set to face the crafty Dodgers, who are known for picking up these things.
So were the Cubs. The Brewers think Chicago had a tip on left-hander Aaron Ashby when he started Game 3 and allowed a three-run home run to Seiya Suzuki.
“They had his pitches,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. “Suzuki looked to first and saw the sign. It was a changeup, and he hit a high changeup, which is Ashby’s third pitch.”
They’ll have to be similarly vigilant in the NLCS. Brewers officials believe the Dodgers had multiple scouts watching the NLDS from various locations of American Family Field and Wrigley Field, looking for any small edge that could impact the next series.
“I don't like to think about it, but I understand and I know it's really important,” said Peralta, who will start Game 2 for Milwaukee on Tuesday. “I think that we have the people here that are in charge to check on us and make sure that we are doing it right. But at the end of the day, it's part of the game and you never know -- and they are really good at it. But I think you have to stay focused on the game and try to make it simple and not think too much.”