Brewers Edge Dodgers in NLCS Opener Behind Pitching, Small Ball
Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 2-1 in Game 1 of the NLCS at American Family Field. Jacob Misiorowski limited the Dodgers to one run over 4.1 innings, and the Brewers bullpen kept them scoreless for the final 4.2 innings. It was Milwaukee's first postseason win over Los Angeles since Game 6 of the 2018 NLCS.
Milwaukee’s Game 1 victory at American Family Field was its first playoff win over Los Angeles since Game 6 of the 2018 NLCS. The Dodgers had taken Game 7 that year, then swept Milwaukee in the 2020 wild-card round and the 2025 NLCS.
Jacob Misiorowski gave up one run in 4.1 innings against Tarik Skubal. DL Hall ended a threat with a double play, and Milwaukee’s bullpen kept Los Angeles scoreless over the final 4.2 innings; Trevor Megill, Aaron Ashby and Abner Uribe handled the last four. Brice Turang’s 384-foot homer tied it before Luis Lara’s RBI single.
A tight playoff win may energize Milwaukee fans and draw casual viewers in the region, while Los Angeles supporters could feel disappointment. The series may boost local business around American Family Field and increase attention on players like Misiorowski and Turang. For broader audiences, it may serve as shared entertainment and a reminder of postseason drama, though its direct societal effects are likely limited and short-lived.