Brief
Dodgers fall 2-1 to Brewers in NLCS opener amid lineup struggles
The Dodgers managed only one hit and left nine runners on base in a 2-1 loss to the Brewers in Milwaukee.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Los Angeles Dodgers were shut out 2-1 by the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday night in Milwaukee, according to the Associated Press.
What happened
The Dodgers went 1 for 6 with runners in scoring position, grounding into three double plays and leaving nine runners on base. Their sole run came when Shohei Ohtani scored on Andy Pages’ single in the second inning. The Brewers loaded the bases later, but Kiké Hernández turned into an inning‑ending double play against Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski. The final out was a strikeout by Misiorowski with runners on the corners in the sixth.
What the reports add
The AP report notes that the Dodgers have scored 15 runs in five playoff games overall and are 2 for 22 with runners in scoring position this postseason, echoing their difficulty in the 2024 and 2025 playoffs. It also details individual postseason stats: catcher Will Smith is 1 for 19, Ohtani is 3 for 16 with no extra‑base hits or RBIs, and Mookie Betts is 4 for 18. The article mentions that the Dodgers’ lineup featured Betts leadoff, Smith batting third and Ohtani in the cleanup spot.
What was said
First baseman Freddie Freeman said, “Any loss in the playoffs is not great but it’s a long series and it’s just the first game,” as reported by the AP. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts added, “We had our chances, but they made plays, pitches when they needed to. We’ve just got to reset.” He also hinted at possible lineup adjustments, saying, “I think there’s always lineup construction…yeah, he’s not swinging the bat well. Yeah, we’ll see.”
How it came about
The loss follows the Dodgers’ recent acquisition of Tarik Skubal, who started the game for Los Angeles, and the Brewers’ confidence after a record 103‑win regular season. Earlier Felo coverage highlighted Jacob Misiorowski’s five‑inning start and the Dodgers’ pre‑series preparations at Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel.
Key facts
- Dodgers lost 2-1 to Brewers in NLCS Game 1 (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Dodgers went 1 for 6 with runners in scoring position (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Shohei Ohtani scored the only Dodgers run on Andy Pages’ single (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Freddie Freeman said the loss was just the first game of a long series (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Dave Roberts said the team must reset after the loss (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Dodgers shut down by Brewers in NLCS opener as lineup struggles again”
