Brewers offense ignites, bullpen locks down for 2-0 NLCS lead over Dodgers - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 in Game 2 of the 2026 NLCS, taking a 2-0 series lead. The Brewers' offense successfully chased Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto early in the game to secure the win.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the trajectory of the 2026 MLB postseason and the championship aspirations of both franchises.
The Milwaukee Brewers played their most lopsided contest of the 2026 playoffs Oct. 12 at American Family Field.
The Cardiac Crew, for the sixth time in six games this postseason, battled in a nailbiter down to the very end for a 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series that was only that big of a margin because of a couple eighth-inning runs from Milwaukee.
The Brewers overcame early mistakes in the field, particularly from starter Logan Henderson , with their best offensive showing from a scoring standpoint since Game 2 of last year’s National League Division series.
Facing the tallest of October tasks in the form of Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Brewers chased the man with peak postseason pedigree in the third inning on their way to pouring in 12 hits and 19 base runners.
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