Brewers can’t rally in ninth again, lose to Dodgers, 3-1

Los Angeles, California - August 14: The Milwaukee Brewers encountered another setback, succumbing to the Los Angeles Dodgers with a final score of 3-1 at Dodger Stadium. The Brewers found themselves in a familiar predicament, trailing at the end of the ninth inning. Despite loading the bases, they were unable to secure a victory.

Early in the game, Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched effectively for the Dodgers, only requiring 26 pitches to complete the first inning. Robert Gasser, on the other hand, needed just 14 pitches in his first inning. The Dodgers capitalized on this early momentum, driving in a run with a Mookie Betts single, putting the Brewers down 1-0 after the first inning.

Both starters matched each other with scoreless innings in the subsequent three frames. In the fifth inning, the Brewers broke through, with Luis Lara leading off with a double that just barely cleared the fence. David Hamilton followed with a bunt single, bringing Lara home to tie the game at 1-1. However, the Brewers' offense could only muster one more run that inning, as Mitchell struck out and Chourio grounded out.

In the bottom of the inning, Andy Pages hit a two-out solo home run, extending the Dodgers' lead to 2-1. The Brewers fell behind once again in the sixth inning, with Tommy Edman adding another solo home run to center, making the score 3-1. Gasser pitched into the seventh inning, working through 26 pitches before handing the ball over to Yamamoto.

Despite keeping the Brewers in check, Yamamoto gave up three runs over six innings, allowing eight hits and one walk while striking out seven. Gasser allowed three runs in 6 1/3 innings, issuing eight hits and one walk while striking out seven. The bullpen steadied both offenses in the seventh and eighth innings. Evan Phillips and Tanner Scott pitched scoreless innings for the Dodgers, while Grant Anderson worked scoreless in the seventh and struck out the side in the eighth.

Edwin Díaz closed the game, but the Brewers were unable to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, managing just one run, five hits, and four walks. With the series tied 1-1, the Brewers will rely on their ace, Jacob Misiorowski, to lead them in the next game against Justin Wrobleski on Saturday, broadcast nationally on FOX at 6:15 p.m.