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How Dodgers Bucked MLB History to Defeat Brewers in NLCS Game 1

How Dodgers Bucked MLB History to Defeat Brewers in NLCS Game 1

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, with a score of 2-1. Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell played a key role by pitching eight scoreless innings and allowing only one batter to reach base. A historic double play occurred during the game, the first of its kind in MLB postseason history.

Key Facts

  • The Dodgers beat the Brewers 2-1 in Game 1 of the NLCS.
  • Dodgers played Game 1 on the road in Milwaukee.
  • Blake Snell pitched eight scoreless innings, striking out 10 batters.
  • Only one Brewer reached base against Snell, and he was picked off.
  • The Dodgers had a historic double play, the first of its kind in MLB postseason history.
  • The Dodgers' bullpen nearly lost the game in the ninth inning but held on for the win.
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts commented on a baserunning mistake by Teoscar Hernandez.

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