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Brewers edge Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS Game 1 behind rookie heroics

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Brewers edge Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS Game 1 behind rookie heroics

Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on October 12. Rookie Luis Lara drove in the winning run in the fifth inning, helping the Brewers take the lead after a home run by Brice Turang. Starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski struggled, but Milwaukee's bullpen delivered 4⅔ scoreless innings to maintain the advantage. Trevor Megill earned the save despite allowing two walks in the ninth. This win marks a strong start for the Brewers after their defeat to the Dodgers in last year's NLCS.

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By the Numbers

•Milwaukee led the NLCS 1-0 after the win at American Family Field.
•Luis Lara recorded the go-ahead RBI in Game 1.
•Jacob Misiorowski pitched 4⅓ innings, allowing five hits and three walks.
•The Brewers bullpen pitched 4⅔ scoreless innings, allowing just two hits.
•Trevor Megill secured the save despite a tense ninth inning.

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The Milwaukee Brewers opened the National League Championship Series with a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday at American Family Field. While rising star Brice Turang’s home run helped Milwaukee get on the scoreboard , it was rookie Luis Lara who came through in the clutch against Tarik Skubal, the two-time reigning American League Cy […] The post The unsung Brewers rookie hero who somehow got better of Tarik Skubal to beat Dodgers in NLCS Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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