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Brewers Take 2-0 NLDS Lead as Imanaga Falters and Milwaukee’s Kids Deliver

Power hitting paired with dominant relief leaves Chicago one loss from elimination.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 06: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs looks on during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game two of the National League Division Series at American Family Field on October 06, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 06: Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after giving up a home run to William Contreras #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning in game two of the National League Division Series at American Family Field on October 06, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Milwaukee won Game 2, 7-3, to move ahead 2-0 in the NLDS as the series shifts to Wrigley Field with the Cubs facing a sweep.
  • Chicago jumped ahead on Seiya Suzuki’s three-run homer before Andrew Vaughn answered with a three-run shot and William Contreras added a solo blast.
  • Shōta Imanaga exited in the third after allowing multiple home runs and four earned runs in 2.2 innings, later saying through an interpreter, “I ruined the game.”
  • Rookie Jacob Misiorowski stabilized the Brewers with three scoreless innings of relief, allowing one hit with four strikeouts and touching 103–104 mph by his account to MLB Network.
  • Jackson Chourio broke the game open with a three-run homer off reliever Daniel Palencia, while Imanaga’s season-long home run troubles (31 allowed, 3.73 ERA) framed the setback.