Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a key opportunity during Game 1 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Milwaukee Brewers due to a complicated double play. A hit by Dodgers' Max Muncy nearly became a home run but instead resulted in a series of outs because of the way the play unfolded.
Key Facts
- The Dodgers faced the Brewers in Game 1 of the NLCS.
- Max Muncy hit a ball that nearly became a home run, but it hit the wall and stayed in play.
- The ball bounced off the wall and was caught by Brewers' player Sal Frelick.
- The Dodgers' baserunners were confused about the play, treating it like a fly out.
- Because the ball was still in play, the Brewers executed a double play.
- The Dodgers ended the inning without scoring a run even though they had bases loaded.
- The mistake occurred because the Dodgers did not advance their baserunners properly.
