5 Dodgers most to blame for brutal NLCS sweep at hands of Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ three-peat pursuit came to an abrupt end on Thursday, as the Milwaukee Brewers swept their World Series hopes with a 6-4 victory in the NLCS. The loss was attributed to five Dodgers players: Freddie Freeman, Blake Snell, Dave Roberts, Tyler Glasnow, and Jake Bauers.

Freddie Freeman, the iconic Dodgers star, struggled at the plate, going 0-for-4 in the first game and 0-for-3 in the second. He failed to contribute any hits in the NLCS, leading fans to question if his power days have come to an end.

Blake Snell, the Dodgers’ starting pitcher, also faced criticism. He struggled to keep Milwaukee in check, allowing four earned runs off three hits in a game where he looked fatigued, possibly due to hitting arm fatigue.

Dave Roberts, the Dodgers’ manager, faced scrutiny for his managerial decisions. He kept Snell in the game longer than expected, which ultimately backfired. Additionally, he had the opportunity to insert top pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tarik Skubal in relief during the elimination game, but failed to do so.

Tyler Glasnow, the Dodgers’ closer, struggled at the plate and on the mound. He allowed four earned runs off three hits and looked fatigued after staying past four innings.

Jake Bauers, the Dodgers’ first baseman, swung the tide back in Milwaukee’s favor with a ground rule double, luring in two runs from the Brewers' lineup.