Dodgers vs. Brewers live updates, lineups, where to watch: Tarik Skubal, Jacob Misiorowski take mound for elite pitching matchup in Game 1 of NLCS - Yahoo Sports
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in Game 1 of the 2026 NLCS. Despite a high-profile pitching duel between Jacob Misiorowski and Tarik Skubal, the game was decided by opportunistic hitting and strong bullpen performances.
Why it matters
This marks the beginning of a high-stakes postseason series between two top-tier MLB teams, setting the tone for the path to the World Series.
The Milwaukee Brewers can already say for sure that this NLCS won't be like last year's.In the first game of a rematch of the 2025 NLCS, which saw the Los Angeles Dodgers sweep Milwaukee on their way to a title, the Brewers landed the first punch with a 2-1 win on Sunday. Game 2 is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET Monday in Milwaukee (Fox/FS1).The Dodgers had one last chance to tie the game in the ninth inning, but Mookie Betts flew out to deep center to end it.Trevor Megill gets Mookie Betts to fly out to end the game! Brewers take a 1-0 series lead! pic.twitter.com/O21CAoxWvE— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 12, 2026 The game was billed as perhaps the two best pitchers in the game, Jacob Misiorowski and Tarik Skubal, squaring off.
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