Brewers seize 2-0 NLCS advantage over Dodgers

William Contreras' homer and go‑ahead single helped Milwaukee win at American Family Field, while Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggled.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:12:49 GMT

William Contreras hit a tying home run in the fifth inning and drove in the go‑ahead run in the sixth as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 on Monday, taking a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series, according to the Associated Press.

What happened

The game was played at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Contreras' fifth‑inning homer tied the score, and his single in the sixth plated the winning run. The Brewers added three RBIs in the eighth to pull away. Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasted only 2.2 innings, allowing four hits, two walks and three earned runs before being pulled.

What the reports add

Bleacher Report noted that the Brewers’ bullpen delivered a strong performance after Yamamoto’s early exit, and that the win shifted the series to Los Angeles for the next games. The New York Post highlighted Yamamoto’s postseason pedigree, noting his five‑game playoff win streak and historically low postseason ERA, but said he could not steady the Dodgers in this outing. Reuters (via the Associated Press) focused on Contreras’ contributions and the final score, while the win‑by‑run details were consistent across outlets.

What was said

Bleacher Report quoted the outlet’s analysis that “Yoshinobu Yamamoto is mortal,” emphasizing his short outing. The New York Post described the Dodgers as “demoralized” after the loss. The Associated Press report did not include direct quotes from players or coaches.

How it came about

Felo News previously covered the NLCS opener, where the Brewers won 2‑1 and Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman urged patience (Freddie Freeman stays calm after Dodgers lose NLCS Game 1 to Brewers). The Dodgers entered Game 2 with starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto after a Game 1 loss, and the Brewers had already taken a 1‑0 series lead. The series had featured a trade for Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal earlier in the month (Dodgers face Brewers in NLCS with Tarik Skubal on mound after August trade).

Key facts

Brewers beat Dodgers 7-4 in Game 2 of the NLCS. (winnipegfreepress.com)
William Contreras hit a tying homer in the fifth and a go‑ahead single in the sixth. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasted 2.2 innings, giving up four hits, two walks and three earned runs. (bleacherreport.com)
The win gave Milwaukee a 2-0 series lead and moved the series to Los Angeles. (bleacherreport.com)

Where accounts differ

Length of Yoshinobu Yamamoto's outing: Yamamoto lasted 2.2 innings, allowing four hits, walking two and surrendering three earned runs. (nypost.com); The Associated Press report does not specify Yamamoto's innings pitched. (winnipegfreepress.com)