Brewers' Murphy shifts tone heading into Dodgers series, stops leaning on underdog narrative

The defending NL Central champions have positioned themselves as legitimate contenders with 103 wins, and their manager's candid admission signals confidence rather than doubt as Milwaukee prepares for a high-stakes playoff matchup.
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