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Brewers Take NLCS Opener Against Dodgers
Milwaukee's bullpen and timely hitting deliver a narrow win to open the series at home.
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Early Action Sets Tense Tone
The Brewers grabbed a 2-1 victory in the NL Championship Series opener. Brice Turang homered off Tarik Skubal in the fourth inning for the first run. Jacob Misiorowski worked through a long second inning that saw the Dodgers load the bases before escaping on a double play.
Bullpen Holds Firm After Starter Exits
Milwaukee's relievers limited damage after Misiorowski left in the fifth. DL Hall induced a double play to end that frame in front of 42,617 fans. Aaron Ashby worked two innings and Trevor Megill closed for the save. The Dodgers stranded nine runners and went 1 for 6 with runners in scoring position.
Rookies Deliver Deciding Blow
Luis Lara's tiebreaking single in the fifth gave Milwaukee the lead for good after Garrett Mitchell walked and Cooper Pratt bunted him over. The Brewers improved to 2-1 winners in the first NLCS matchup of 100-win teams since 1976. Game 2 on Monday features Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers against Logan Henderson, who went 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA against Los Angeles this season.
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