Prep talk: Brewers are filled with former

If the Brewers are going to take down the closely favored Dodgers, their group of Southland merchandise will likely be key in the National League Championship Series that begins Sunday in Milwaukee.

Former Westlake star Christian Yelich is Mr. Brewer. He’s a three-time All-Star and the National League MVP in 2018. He’s always been keen to come back to the neighborhood and make a contribution.

First baseman Jake Bauers is a Marina High graduate who misplaced in the Southern Section Division 1 championship recreation at Dodger Stadium to Jack Flaherty and Harvard-Westlake 1-0. Here’s a look at Bauers this season.

Here’s a story from 2013 when Bauers was displaying off his hitting prowess.

Closer Trevor Megill also performed at Marina. Pitcher JoJo Romero went to Oxnard High.

Second baseman Brice Turang was a star at Corona Santiago. In 2015, he began his freshman season eight for 12 at the plate.

Center fielder Garrett Mitchell, who went to Orange Lutheran and UCLA, has overcome Type 1 diabetes while needing an insulin pump. Here’s a story from 2019 when he was enjoying for UCLA.

Infielder Joey Ortiz was a standout at Garden Grove Pacifica.

It all makes for an fascinating homecoming when the Brewers come to Dodger Stadium next week.

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