Brewers edge Dodgers in NLCS opener as Turang homers and bullpen holds
Summary
The Milwaukee Brewers won the first game of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Los Angeles Dodgers, 2-1. Brice Turang hit a home run, and Milwaukee’s bullpen pitchers kept the Dodgers from scoring after starter Jacob Misiorowski left the game.Key Facts
- The Brewers beat the Dodgers 2-1 in the NLCS Game 1 on Sunday night.
- Brice Turang hit a home run off Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal.
- Luis Lara hit a single that scored the tying and go-ahead runs for Milwaukee.
- The Brewers’ bullpen (relief pitchers) held the Dodgers scoreless after starter Jacob Misiorowski left the game.
- The Dodgers struggled to score, grounding into three double plays and going 1 for 6 with runners in scoring position.
- Misiorowski is considered a top pitcher and was replaced in the fifth inning.
- The Brewers ended a seven-game postseason losing streak against the Dodgers.
- Game 2 will be in Milwaukee with pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers and Logan Henderson for the Brewers.
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