Dodgers vs. Brewers score, live updates: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Logan Henderson take the mound in Game 2 of NLCS - Yahoo Sports
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. The win gives the Brewers a 2-0 series lead as they look to advance to the World Series.
Why it matters
This game is a pivotal moment in the MLB postseason, significantly impacting the trajectory of the National League Championship.
The pitchers' duel we were promised on Monday never materialized.The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers each scored a first-inning run in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series in a precursor to what became a relative slugfest. Thanks to a big game at the plate from William Contreras, the Brewers got the best of it to secure a 7-4 win and a 2-0 lead in the series.The 11 combined runs were the most scored in an NL playoff game this postseason.The Brewers now stand two wins away from avenging last season's NLCS sweep at the hands of the Dodgers and securing a trip to the World Series.William Contreras helped spark the Brewers to a 2-0 NLCS lead.Aaron Gash via Getty ImagesWith All-Star and reigning World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound for the Dodgers and standout rookie Logan Henderson starting for the Brewers, Game 2 was projected…
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