Brief

Brewers seize 2‑0 NLCS lead as Dodgers’ advantages fade

Milwaukee’s bullpen and lineup neutralized Los Angeles’ pitching strengths in back‑to‑back NLCS defeats.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:51:14 GMT

In Milwaukee, the Brewers defeated the Dodgers 7‑4 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Oct. 12, 2026, extending their series lead to 2‑0 after a 2‑1 loss in Game 1.

What happened

Game 2 saw Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggle early, recording a strikeout of Jackson Chourio before a borderline third‑strike call turned a potential strikeout of Brice Turang into a walk. Turang later scored on a single by William Contreras, tying the game 1‑1. Yamamoto’s pitch count reached 75 before he was pulled after 2 ⅔ innings, marking his shortest postseason start. The Brewers capitalized on the early trouble, loading the bases with a 12‑pitch walk to Jake Bauers and then delivering a two‑run single by Christian Yelich to take a 3‑2 lead. Milwaukee’s bullpen held the advantage, while the Dodgers’ offense could not respond, with Shohei Ohtani striking out in the sixth inning. The final score of 7‑4 gave the Brewers a 2‑0 series edge.

What the report adds

The New York Post notes that the Dodgers’ usual advantages—strong starting pitching and offensive firepower—were neutralized by the Brewers’ lineup and relentless bullpen. It highlights that the Dodgers will host the next three games, with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow slated to start Games 3 and 4, respectively, but cautions that the Brewers’ “unspectacular but industrious offense” could continue to exploit any weaknesses.

What was said

The article does not contain direct quotations, but it describes the Brewers’ confidence that they can defeat the two‑time defending World Series champions and notes the Dodgers’ reliance on Japanese right‑hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, whose postseason performance has historically been a stabilizing factor for the team.

How it came about

Earlier in the postseason, the Dodgers entered the NLCS after a 100‑game regular season and a first‑round bye (Felo coverage). They won Game 1 of the NLCS 2‑1, with Freddie Freeman urging patience (Felo coverage). The Brewers’ early success in Game 2 reflects a pattern noted in previous Felo reports about the Dodgers’ pitching advantages eroding as series progress.

Key facts

Brewers beat Dodgers 7‑4 in Game 2 of the NLCS on Oct. 12, 2026. (nypost.com)
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was removed after 2 ⅔ innings, his shortest postseason start. (nypost.com)
Christian Yelich delivered a two‑run single that gave Milwaukee a 3‑2 lead. (nypost.com)
Dodgers will host Games 3‑5 with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow scheduled to start. (nypost.com)
The series lead is now 2‑0 in favor of the Brewers. (nypost.com)