Brewers score late to put Dodgers on brink of elimination
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Last updated Oct 15, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on October 15, 2026. This victory puts the reigning World Series champions, the Dodgers, on the edge of elimination as they now trail the series 3-0. After a scoreless start, the Dodgers briefly took a 2-1 lead in the sixth inning, thanks to a two-run double from Will Smith. However, the Brewers responded in the seventh, with back-to-back home runs from Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell, regaining control of the game. The Brewers added another run in the ninth to secure the win, while Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell had a solid outing with nine strikeouts, though he was unable to prevent the late rally.
- •Brewers score four runs in the seventh inning.
- •Dodgers briefly lead 2-1 after Will Smith's double.
- •Blake Snell strikes out nine but gives up late homers.
- •Game 4 is critical for Dodgers to avoid elimination.
- •Milwaukee's victory puts them one game away from the World Series.
- 4:35 AMESPN — Brewers put Dodgers on brink of sweep, seize 3-0 NLCS lead with Game 3 win
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers blasts leave Dodgers on brink
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers Homer Three Times Off Dodgers' Snell, Take 3-0 NLCS Lead
"The Milwaukee Brewers produced a late home run blitz to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 and leave the reigning World Series champions on the brink of elimination from Major League Baseball's playoffs on Wednesday.That rally came after starting pitcher Blake Snell produced a dazzling performance from the mound to keep the reigning MLB champions in the game.
"Jackson Chourio’s historic leadoff blast and Jake Bauers’ grueling 11-pitch battle sparked a Milwaukee Brewers power surge against Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell.
"The Brewers got back-to-back home runs to reclaim the lead and went on to a 6-2 win in Game 3 of the NLCS that pushed the Dodgers on the brink of elimination.
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External links- ESPNOct 15, 2026, 4:35 AMBrewers put Dodgers on brink of sweep, seize 3-0 NLCS lead with Game 3 win
The Brewers got back-to-back home runs to reclaim the lead and went on to a 6-2 win in Game 3 of the NLCS that pushed the Dodgers on the brink of elimination.
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 3:17 AMBrewers blasts leave Dodgers on brink
The Milwaukee Brewers produced a late home run blitz to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 and leave the reigning World Series champions on the brink of elimination from Major League Baseball's playoffs on Wednesday.That rally came after starting pitcher Blake Snell produced a dazzling performance from the mound to keep the reigning MLB champions in the game.
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 3:12 AMBrewers Homer Three Times Off Dodgers' Snell, Take 3-0 NLCS Lead
Jackson Chourio’s historic leadoff blast and Jake Bauers’ grueling 11-pitch battle sparked a Milwaukee Brewers power surge against Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell.
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