Dodgers drop Game 1 of NLCS in Milwaukee
The Dodgers had their chances. They had runners in scoring position, chased Jacob Misiorowski from the mound before he could complete five innings, and received three scoreless innings from their bullpen. But when the Dodgers needed one final swing to change the outcome, Mookie Betts came up short.
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost Game 1 of the National League Championship Series to the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Sunday. The Dodgers fell 2-1 despite having runners in scoring position and backing up their bullpen. After a scoreless series, Milwaukee managed to take the series lead. Mookie Betts had a chance to extend the game in the ninth inning but struck out, ending Milwaukee's run at home.
The Dodgers now trail 0-1 in the series. Dave Roberts, the Dodgers' manager, acknowledged the importance of the series against a team with the best regular-season record in baseball. He emphasized that the team would need to perform better in the upcoming games to avoid a sweep. The Dodgers will face pitcher Tarik Skubal in Game 2.
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