{
  "id": 14118435,
  "title": "‘Getting exposed’ – MLB fans are excited as LA Dodgers get closer to NLCS elimination",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/getting-exposed-mlb-fans-are-excited-as-la-dodgers-get-closer-to-nlcs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T04:27:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/getting-exposed-mlb-fans-excited-042759873.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves trailing 2-0 against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, MLB enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement over the prospect of the Dodgers being eliminated from the playoffs. This is the first time in the franchise's playoff history since 2023 that they have lost a series. Following their 7-4 defeat in Game 2, the Dodgers face a daunting challenge to maintain their winning streak.\n\nSeveral key players for the Dodgers have been struggling throughout the postseason. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, in particular, has been unable to avoid human error, as evidenced by his recent performance in the loss. While team supporters express concern about the series outcome, many other MLB fans are enthralled by this dramatic turn of events.\n\nThroughout history, when a single franchise triumphs in consecutive seasons, the rest of the league's fans tend to turn against them. This sentiment is amplified for the Dodgers due to their record-breaking payroll and roster filled with top-tier superstars. The thought of the Dodgers failing to secure the title for the third consecutive season has sparked celebration among baseball enthusiasts on social media. One fan commented, \"The Dodgers are getting exposed and I am so here for it.\"\n\nAnother fan remarked, \"The whole world outside of LA is full of Brewers fans for the rest of the season!\" and another wrote, \"The Dodgers are looking real rough right now. Oh baseball gods, please.\" A sixth fan stated, \"I can't think of anything better than the Dodgers losing.\" Given the Brewers' 35 wins in their last 50 games, they have the talent and momentum to pull off the upset. Nevertheless, the Brewers are eager for revenge, and many non-LA fans would prefer the Brewers to secure the series.",
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Dodgers are down 2-0 against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS and MLB fans are loving the thought that they might be eliminated. The Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t lost a series in the MLB playoffs since 2023, when they were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks.",
  "key_points": [
    "Los Angeles Dodgers trailing 2-0 to Milwaukee Brewers in NLCS.",
    "MLB fans excited for Dodgers elimination, first since 2023.",
    "Dodgers' struggles and Brewers' momentum fuel fan enthusiasm."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}