Jake Bauers draws pivotal 12-pitch walk in Brewers' NLCS game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
In Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on October 12, Jake Bauers of the Milwaukee Brewers drew a crucial 12-pitch walk against Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. This at-bat, lasting over seven minutes, loaded the bases, leading to a two-RBI single by Christian Yelich. The Brewers secured a 7-4 victory, putting them up 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. Yamamoto's early exit matched his shortest postseason start as the Brewers chased another Dodgers ace following their previous success.
- •Bauers' at-bat included six foul balls before the walk.
- •Yamamoto's 2⅔ innings matched his shortest postseason outing.
- •Milwaukee took a 2-0 series lead in the NLCS with the win.
- •Christian Yelich capitalized on Bauers' walk with a two-RBI single.
- •The Brewers are performing well against top-tier pitching.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Jake Bauers' at-bat 'changes the game' and he had a blast doing it
"Jake Bauers ensured Yoshinobu Yamamoto would have short day with 12-pitch at-bat in Game 2 of the NLCS between the Brewers and Dodgers.
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