How did Tarik Skubal pitch in Game 1? Dodgers vs. Brewers stats

In Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, Dodgers starter Tarik Skubal demonstrated his pitching prowess against the Milwaukee Brewers. Skubal, who had recently been acquired by the Dodgers in a trade from the Detroit Tigers, was tasked with strengthening the team's postseason rotation.

Skubal displayed dominance early on, striking out six batters in the first three innings. He allowed his first hit to right-handed batter Andrew Vaughn in the bottom of the second inning, who was eventually stranded at third base after Skubal struck out Cooper Pratt. Despite allowing five hits, Skubal managed to keep the Brewers scoreless, recording two earned runs over five innings pitched.

Skubal's performance was highlighted by 7 strikeouts in 81 pitches, with 53 of those pitches being strikes. The Brewers, however, opted to insert Vaughn into the lineup as a designated hitter, presumably due to his successful track record against left-handed pitchers like Skubal.