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Brewers Edge Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2, Take 2‑0 Series Lead
WHY IT MATTERS
The Brewers’ 2‑0 lead and dominant bullpen performance shift the momentum of the NLCS, putting the Dodgers’ championship aspirations in jeopardy and highlighting the unpredictable nature of postseason baseball.
What happened
In Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7‑4, extending their series advantage to 2‑0. Milwaukee’s bullpen delivered 4.
2 scoreless innings, allowing only one run and never yielding a baserunner—a first in postseason history for a team to pitch over five innings without a runner. The Brewers capitalized on a series of bloop singles and a high BABIP, scoring five runs in the bottom of the sixth.
Los Angeles, despite an early 1‑0 lead, fell behind after a mix of missed strike‑three calls and defensive lapses. The win puts the Brewers on the brink of a World Series berth and threatens the Dodgers’ pursuit of a third consecutive title.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Dodgers dynasty on the brink after the Milwaukee BABIP machine dials up another win for Brewers
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 13, 2026, 8:15 AM
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