{
  "id": 14098391,
  "title": "Contreras Delivers and Milwaukee’s Bullpen Shines as the Brewers Top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/contreras-delivers-and-milwaukees-bullpen-shines-as-the-brewers-top-14098391",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T02:21:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
    "slug": "the-japan-news-by-the-yomiuri-shimbun",
    "url": "https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/baseball/20261013-353497/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras hit a tying homer in the fifth and singled home the go-ahead run an inning later as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 on Monday in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Contreras delivers and Milwaukee’s bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/contreras-delivers-and-milwaukees-bullpen-shines-as-the-brewers-top",
        "published": "2026-10-13T00:42:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Baseball: Yamamoto knocked out early, Dodgers fall behind 0-2 in NLCS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/baseball-yamamoto-knocked-out-early-dodgers-fall-behind-0-2-in-nlcs",
        "published": "2026-10-13T03:05:09.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}