Question

it mattered a little less the cardinals had beaten them by brawn and brain in the first two games of the series. source: washington post in the sentence above, brawn has the same or almost the same meaning as: muscularity trickiness enthusiasm authenticity

Explanation:

The word "brawn" means physical strength, especially in the muscles. "Muscularity" also relates to the state or quality of having well - developed muscles, which is a close meaning. "Trickiness" refers to being tricky or full of tricks. "Enthusiasm" is a strong feeling of excitement or interest. "Authenticity" is about being real or genuine.

Answer:

muscularity