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Brewers Edge Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS Opener
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Game-One Recap
Milwaukee secured a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles in the opening contest of the National League Championship Series. Brice Turang’s solo homer off Dodgers starter Tarik Skubal gave the Brewers an early lead, and Luis Lara’s RBI single in the fifth inning provided the decisive run. Jacob Misiorowski’s start lasted only four innings, after which four Milwaukee relievers combined for four and two-thirds scoreless innings. The Dodgers’ final rally fell short when Trevor Megill induced a groundout to end the ninth.
Context and Recent History
Both clubs entered the series as the two 100-win teams of the season, a matchup not seen since the 1976 Reds-Phillies NLCS. The Brewers, who posted the league’s best regular-season record (103 wins), are seeking only their second World Series appearance, the first since 1982. The Dodgers, with the second-best record, are pursuing a historic three-peat, a feat last achieved by the 1998-2000 New York Yankees. Milwaukee’s loss in the 2025 NLCS—a sweep that left them winless in seven consecutive postseason games against Los Angeles—adds urgency to the current win.
Key Numbers
- Final score: Brewers 2, Dodgers 1
- Runs: Brewers 2 (Turang HR, Lara RBI single) – Dodgers 1 (Shohei Ohtani run)
- Pitching: Misiorowski 4 IP, 1 R; Skubal 5 IP, 2 R; Brewers relievers 4 2/3 IP, 0 R
- Dodgers stranded 9 runners, went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position (RISP) and 2-for-22 overall in the postseason to date.
- Attendance: 42,617 spectators.
Official Statements & Responses
Jacob Misiorowski praised his bullpen’s effort, noting the importance of “putting up zeros.” Luis Lara, speaking through an interpreter, said his personal goal is to win the World Series.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Just the grind of the guys,” — Jacob Misiorowski
- “The dream for me is to win the World Series,” — Luis Lara
- “Those guys are grinding out there,” — Jacob Misiorowski
- “I didn’t want to foul a ball off my knee again, so I was like I’m going to stay inside of this one,” — Brice Turang
What’s Next
Game 2 is slated for the following night in Milwaukee. The Dodgers will start right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, while the Brewers will give the mound to Logan Henderson, who posted a 0.75 ERA in two postseason starts against Los Angeles this season.
On-the-Ground Perspective
Milwaukee fans celebrated the win with chants of “America’s team,” reflecting the city’s enthusiasm after a long postseason drought. Dodgers supporters, meanwhile, remained hopeful, noting the team’s resilience despite the early deficit.