Brewers take 2-game lead over Dodgers in NLCS
William Contreras drove in the go-ahead run and Milwaukee’s bullpen held Los Angeles to two hits over the final 4 2/3 innings.
- On Monday, October 12, 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 in Game 2 of the NLCS, securing a 2-0 series lead. This marks the first time in the Brewers' 58-year history they have taken a 2-0 advantage in a best-of-seven series.
- Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto exited after just 2.2 innings, his shortest postseason start ever. Milwaukee's relentless offense forced him to throw 75 pitches in that span, disrupting Los Angeles' early pitching strategy and leaving the Dodgers' bullpen exposed.
- Four Brewers relievers retired the final 15 Dodgers batters in order, maintaining a 0.31 postseason ERA. Christian Yelich sparked the offense with a two-run single during a pivotal third-inning rally that shifted momentum decisively.
- Los Angeles managed only three hits and went 0 for 4 with runners in scoring position, falling to 2 for 26 in those situations this postseason. The Dodgers' offensive struggles underscore their need for improved execution to keep their World Series hopes alive.
- The series shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, where the Dodgers face a steep competitive challenge. Los Angeles has not overcome a 2-0 deficit in a full postseason series since the 1981 World Series.
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Contreras delivers and Milwaukee's bullpen shines as Brewers top Dodgers to take 2-0 NLCS lead
Thanks to a couple of big swings from William Contreras, the Milwaukee Brewers need just a couple more wins to earn their first National League pennant and end the Los Angeles Dodgers' championship reign.
Brewers rally past Dodgers to take 2-0 NLCS lead
MILWAUKEE (KYMA) — The Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. After a 2-1 loss in Monday’s pitching duel, the Dodgers looked to even the series Tuesday in another matchup between Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Milwaukee’s
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