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Brewers take 2-0 NLCS lead over Dodgers
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
William Contreras hit a tying home run in the fifth inning, then singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth.
Milwaukee’s relievers retired the final 15 Dodgers batters, while Los Angeles managed only three hits.
The Dodgers are trying to become the first National League team to win three straight World Series.
The Brewers are seeking their second pennant and their first in the National League.
The series moves to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Wednesday, with the Dodgers needing a win to keep their hopes of reaching the World Series alive.
Milwaukee beat Los Angeles to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series.
William Contreras hit a tying home run in the fifth inning and singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth.
Milwaukee’s relievers retired the final 15 Dodgers batters in order.
Los Angeles managed three hits and went 0 for 4 with runners in scoring position.
Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday in Los Angeles.
- Who
- The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers.
- What
- Milwaukee took a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series.
- When
- Monday night; the article was published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Game 2 was played in Milwaukee; Game 3 is scheduled for Los Angeles.
- Why
- Contreras hit a tying home run and later singled home the go-ahead run; Milwaukee added two runs in the eighth.
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Contreras tied the game with a home run in the fifth inning.
Contreras singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning.
Turang and Bauers hit RBI singles in the eighth as Milwaukee extended its lead.
Game 3 is scheduled to be played in Los Angeles.
- Series score
- Brewers lead the NLCS 2-0
- Series format
- Best of seven
- Contreras's home run
- 436 feet, to center field
- Dodgers' hits
- Three in Game 2
- Game 3
- Wednesday in Los Angeles
What people are saying
Just wasn't sharp today,
He just didn't have it tonight, which is very rare.
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William Contreras puts the Brewers in front! He's got 3 RBI tonight 💪
WILLIAM CONTRERAS, TIE GAME 💥
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