Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS Game 2 Updates

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is starting for the Dodgers in NLCS Game 2 against the Milwaukee Brewers, as they aim to level the series. The game is currently ongoing on Fox.

Commentary: Dodgers need to address their inability to score with runners in scoring position (RISP) to avoid missing the chance for a three-peat.
Commentary: The Dodgers might benefit from playing small ball, similar to the Brewers.

Top of the First Inning:

• Mookie Betts overturned a called third strike to draw a leadoff walk against Brewers starter Logan Henderson.
• Betts advanced to second on a groundout by Freddie Freeman.
• A wild pitch by Henderson allowed Betts to reach third base.
• Teoscar Hernández hit a sacrifice fly to score Betts, marking the first run of the game.
• Henderson struck out Shohei Ohtani to end the inning.

Bottom of the First Inning:

• Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out Jackson Chourio.
• Brice Turang hit a double down the left-field line.
• William Contreras drove in Turang with a soft single to left field.
• Jake Bauers popped out, caught by Dodgers catcher Will Smith near the dugout.
• Christian Yelich grounded out to third, ending the inning.

Commentary: The Dodgers can’t rely solely on slugging and must improve their performance with runners in scoring position.

The Dodgers executed their strategy but lost, while the Brewers succeeded. Fans in California demand the Dodgers adapt and mimic the Brewers’ playstyle, with tactics such as stolen bases and sacrifice bunts.

Commentary: The Dodgers could be in trouble if they don’t counteract the Brewers’ successful strategies.

Game 1 Thoughts:

• Predictions: Dodgers to win in six games, despite losing today.

Dodgers have dropped Will Smith to fifth in the batting order for Game 2 of the NLCS. Teoscar Hernández will bat third, and second baseman Tommy Edman returns to the lineup, batting ninth:

• Mookie Betts SS
• Freddie Freeman 1B
• Teoscar Hernández LF
• Shohei Ohtani DH
• Will Smith C
• Max Muncy 3B
• Andy Pages CF
• Kyle Tucker RF
• Tommy Edman 2B
• Yoshinobu Yamamoto RHP

Tarik Skubal was originally targeted by Dodgers to prevent rivals like the Brewers from acquiring him and enhancing postseason chances. The Dodgers secured Skubal to avoid facing him in crucial games.

Here’s how to watch the upcoming games:

• Game 2 is on Fox, FS1, Fox One, and Fox Deportes.
• Radio broadcasts in Los Angeles are on 570 AM and 1020 AM (Español).

Remaining Series Schedule (Pacific Time):

• Game 3: Wednesday, 5 p.m. at Dodger Stadium | FS1, Fox One, Fox Deportes
• Game 4: Thursday, 6 p.m. at Dodger Stadium | FS1, Fox One, Fox Deportes
• *Game 5: Friday, 6 p.m. at Dodger Stadium | FS1, Fox One, Fox Deportes
• *Game 6: Sunday, 5 p.m. at American Family Field | FS1, Fox One, Fox Deportes
• *Game 7: Monday, 5 p.m. at American Family Field | FOX, FS1, Fox One, Fox Deportes
• *if necessary