Brewers take commanding 2-0 series lead over Dodgers in NLCS
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 at American Family Field on October 12, taking a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series. Key plays included a standout at-bat by Jake Bauers that loaded the bases, leading to a two-run single by Christian Yelich. For the Dodgers, Mookie Betts contributed a sacrifice fly, but William Contreras' home run in the sixth gave the Brewers the decisive edge. This marks the Brewers' first time leading 2-0 in a best-of-seven series in their franchise history.
- •Brewers lead NLCS 2-0 after Game 2 win.
- •Contreras hits three home runs in postseason.
- •Dodgers struggle to rebound from early deficit.
- •Game held in front of a sellout crowd of 42,516.
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"Brewers win battle with Dodgers again and World Series champs are on the ropes.
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