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Brewers lead NLCS after taking Game 1 from Dodgers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 6:06 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS on October 12, 2026, at American Family Field. This exciting matchup featured a strong pitching duel between Tarik Skubal and Jacob Misiorowski, with the Brewers building a 1-0 series lead thanks to a solid performance from their bullpen. The Dodgers now face an important Game 2, where they hope to even the series before returning home. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians advanced past the Chicago White Sox in the ALDS, leading to an anticipated ALCS matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays set to begin tonight in St. Petersburg.

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By the Numbers

•Brewers lead NLCS 1-0 after Game 1 win over Dodgers.
•Solid bullpen performance key for Brewers in NLCS opener.
•Cleveland Guardians advance to face Tampa Bay Rays in ALCS.
•Game 2 of NLCS scheduled as Dodgers look to bounce back.
•Strong pitching duel featured Skubal and Misiorowski.

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6:06 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers take Game 1 from Dodgers, Rays-Guardians ALCS preview & White Sox season recap

What they're saying

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On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan recap Game 1 of the NLCS, which saw the Brewers go up 1-0 on the Dodgers, preview the ALCS and try to figure out where the White Sox go after a fun season in the Windy City.
— Yahoo Sportsby Yahoo Sports Staff,Jake Mintz,Jordan Shusterman

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