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Brewers Take NLCS Game 1, Edge Dodgers 2-1

A short start from Jacob Misiorowski followed by scoreless multi‑arm relief and two clutch hits gave Milwaukee an early series lead.

Overview

  • The Brewers beat the Dodgers 2-1 on Sunday to open the National League Championship Series and now lead the best‑of‑seven matchup 1-0.
  • Jacob Misiorowski left after 4 1/3 innings having allowed one run on five hits with three walks and five strikeouts while throwing 94 pitches.
  • Brice Turang tied the game with a fourth‑inning solo homer and 21‑year‑old Luis Lara delivered the go‑ahead RBI single in the fifth.
  • Milwaukee's bullpen covered the final 4 2/3 innings with DL Hall, Abner Uribe, Aaron Ashby and Trevor Megill combining for scoreless work and Megill recording the save.
  • Game 2 sends Logan Henderson for the Brewers against Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the pitching matchups and continued bullpen management will be decisive as both 100‑win clubs pursue the pennant.