Yelich’s two-run single gives Brewers 3-2 lead over Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Christian Yelich hit a two-run single in the third inning, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a 3-2 lead against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The hit came after Jake Bauers worked a lengthy 12-pitch walk to load the bases. Dodgers pitcher Yoshi Yamamoto was removed from the game after facing 75 pitches, the most in his MLB career. Milwaukee’s offensive surge followed their trailing 2-1 status at the inning's start, with David Hamilton and Brice Turang also contributing to the run-scoring effort. The game remains ongoing as they look to solidify their lead.
- •Yelich's single turned a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 lead in the third inning.
- •Bauers' 12-pitch walk loaded the bases for the Brewers.
- •Yamamoto made an early exit after 75 total pitches.
- •The Brewers aim to maintain their momentum in the game.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Yelich's huge two-run hit gives Brewers lead, drives out Yamamoto
"After Jake Bauers worked a 12-pitch walk to load the bases, Christian Yelich hit a two-run single to give the Brewers a 3-2 lead in the third inning.
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