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William Contreras Powers Brewers to 2-0 NLCS Lead Over Dodgers
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Core Event: Brewers Defeat Dodgers 7-4 in Game 2
On October 12, 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 at American Family Field, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series. Catcher William Contreras delivered a 436-foot solo homer in the fifth and a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth. Four Brewers relievers retired the final 15 Dodgers batters in order.
Background & Context
Milwaukee entered the series seeking its first National League pennant since its lone World Series appearance in 1982 (then in the American League). The Dodgers, two-time defending champions, were aiming for a third straight title. The win gave the Brewers their first 2-0 series advantage in franchise history.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Brewers 7, Dodgers 4.
- William Contreras: 3-for-4, three RBIs, one walk, 436-foot homer, go-ahead single.
- Dodgers managed three hits total and went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position, dropping to 2-for-26 in those situations this postseason.
- Starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasted 2 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on four hits.
- Reliever Logan Henderson (Brewers) was charged with two errors and exited after four innings.
- Brewers bullpen (Dustin May, JoJo Romero, Abner Uribe, Aaron Ashby) combined for five hitless innings, striking out seven and allowing no walks.
Official Statements & Responses
- Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman noted that “they all throw 100 mph from different angles.”
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team “will have to play better” in the upcoming game.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Our mentality is to stay focused,” — William Contreras, catcher, Milwaukee Brewers
- “They all throw 100 (mph) from different angles,” — Freddie Freeman, first baseman, Los Angeles Dodgers
On-the-Ground Reports
Early defensive miscues by rookie starter Logan Henderson—a wild pitch that allowed Mookie Betts to score and a throwing error that let Tommy Edman advance—kept the game close through the third inning. The Brewers responded with RBI singles from Brice Turang and Jake Bauers in the eighth, extending the lead. The bullpen’s flawless stretch, retiring the last 15 Dodgers batters, highlighted Milwaukee’s postseason pitching strength, with a cumulative postseason ERA of 0.31.
What’s Next
Game 3 shifts to Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers are expected to start right-hander Blake Snell, while Milwaukee will likely counter with Robert Gasser. Both clubs will look to adjust strategies as the series moves forward.
