Brewers edge Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS Game 1 with late home run
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Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on October 11, 2026, at American Family Field. Both teams traded early runs, but Brice Turang's leadoff home run in the fourth inning equalized the score and Garrett Mitchell later drove in the go-ahead run. Pitcher Tarik Skubal struck out six hitters but faced challenges with walks and a high pitch count. Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers also struggled, allowing five hits and three walks in five innings but managed to limit the damage. The Dodgers loaded the bases multiple times but only managed one run and were held scoreless in the later innings as the Brewers' bullpen performed well to seal the win.
- •Brice Turang hit a home run to tie the game.
- •Garrett Mitchell scored the go-ahead run for the Brewers.
- •Tarik Skubal struck out six over five innings.
- •Jacob Misiorowski allowed one run and five hits in five innings.
- •The Dodgers committed three double plays in the first five innings.
- 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — In battle of aces, Dodgers flinch first as Brewers win Game 1 of NLCS
- 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — In a battle of little things, Brewers did the big thing to beat Dodgers in NLCS Game 1
"A pair of long inning cut short the promised battle of aces in Game 1 of the National League Championship, but the overall adage that runs would be hard to come by still proved true. Both teams scratched across a single run in their big innings, but the Brewers added a solo home run which […]
"The Brewers outlast the Dodgers in Game One thanks to big hits from Brice Turang and Luis Lara.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 4:18 AMIn battle of aces, Dodgers flinch first as Brewers win Game 1 of NLCS
The Brewers outlast the Dodgers in Game One thanks to big hits from Brice Turang and Luis Lara.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 3:13 AMIn a battle of little things, Brewers did the big thing to beat Dodgers in NLCS Game 1
A pair of long inning cut short the promised battle of aces in Game 1 of the National League Championship, but the overall adage that runs would be hard to come by still proved true. Both teams scratched across a single run in their big innings, but the Brewers added a solo home run which […]
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