Dodgers drop NLCS Game 2 to Brewers, trail series 2-0
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 7-4 to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the NLCS on October 12, 2026, in Milwaukee. William Contreras led the Brewers with three run-scoring hits, including a home run. The game featured four lead changes and two ties, but the Dodgers struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities. After this defeat, the Dodgers head home down two games to none in the best-of-seven series.
- •William Contreras recorded three run-scoring hits for the Brewers.
- •Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed four runs before leaving the game.
- •The Dodgers managed only three hits against Brewers starter Logan Henderson.
- •Contreras homered in the fifth inning to help give the Brewers the lead.
- •Game 3 will take place in Los Angeles, putting further pressure on the Dodgers.
- 1:01 AMThe Guardian Sport — Brewers two wins from first World Series since 1982 as Contreras skewers Dodgers
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers need Brewers help to score, can’t stop William Contreras in NLCS Game 2 loss
"NLCS Game 2: LA Dodgers 4-7 Milwaukee Brewers Reigning champions 2-0 down in best-of-seven series William Contreras hit a tying homer in the fifth and singled home the go-ahead run an inning later as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 on Monday in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. Four relievers combined to retire the last 15 Dodgers batters in order as the Brewers took a 2-0 lead over the two-time defending World Series champions in this best-of-seven series, which heads to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Wednesday. Continue reading...
"Wild game early turned into Milwaukee domination late, LA trails 2-0 in best-of-7 series
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External links- The Guardian SportOct 13, 2026, 1:01 AMBrewers two wins from first World Series since 1982 as Contreras skewers Dodgers
NLCS Game 2: LA Dodgers 4-7 Milwaukee Brewers Reigning champions 2-0 down in best-of-seven series William Contreras hit a tying homer in the fifth and singled home the go-ahead run an inning later as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 on Monday in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. Four relievers combined to retire the last 15 Dodgers batters in order as the Brewers took a 2-0 lead over the two-time defending World Series champions in this best-of-seven series, which heads to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Wednesday. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsOct 13, 2026, 12:32 AMDodgers need Brewers help to score, can’t stop William Contreras in NLCS Game 2 loss
Wild game early turned into Milwaukee domination late, LA trails 2-0 in best-of-7 series
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