Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets chased early by the Brewers in a rare postseason dud

In Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, the Milwaukee Brewers secured a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The crucial contribution came from infielder William Contreras, who hit a tying home run in the fifth inning and then drove in the decisive run with a single in the sixth. Four relievers from Milwaukee combined to retire the last 15 Dodgers batters in order, marking a dominant performance in the bullpen.

This win gives the Brewers a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, setting the stage for their next matchup in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The Brewers are aiming for their second pennant and first in the National League, having only made a World Series appearance in 1982. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are chasing their first three-peat in the World Series, needing to step up their lineup and performance to overcome the deficit.

They struggled in this game, hitting just three times and failing to score in crucial situations. Their starting pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who had a perfect record of 8-1 in playoff games, lasted only 2 2/3 innings and appeared out of form. The Dodgers' bullpen, led by Henderson, couldn't prevent Milwaukee from tightening their grip on the series.