Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggles as Dodgers fall behind in NLCS Game 2

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on October 12, 2026. Dodgers' pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggled, allowing a two-run single in the third inning before he was pulled. The pivotal moment came when catcher Will Smith refused Yamamoto's request to challenge a close 3-2 pitch, which Yamamoto believed could have changed the inning's outcome. Yamamoto's performance marked his shortest start of the season, completing only two and two-thirds innings. The series continues with implications for both teams as they vie for a chance to advance.

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