UPDATE: In a nail-biting finish, the Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series earlier today. With just one out remaining and the bases loaded, Brice Turang came within inches of a game-tying hit by pitch but backed away, ultimately striking out and sealing the Brewers’ fate.
This moment is critical as the Brewers now face an uphill battle in the best-of-seven series. Blake Snell dazzled on the mound for the Dodgers, completing eight shutout innings before rookie Roki Sasaki took over in the ninth. Sasaki struggled, allowing several key hits as the Brewers rallied to threaten the Dodgers’ lead.
Turang’s reflexive movement to evade a pitch highlighted the intense pressure of playoff baseball. “You turn your leg, you wear it,” Turang said after the game. “Just like a natural reaction to get out of the way.” Brewers manager Pat Murphy defended his player, stating, “When the ball is coming towards you, your natural thing… it happens. He’ll learn from that situation.”
The Dodgers had initially taken a 2-0 lead, thanks to Snell’s strong performance. However, as the Brewers began to mount their final offensive push in the ninth, they drew a walk and hit a ground-rule double, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
After a sacrifice fly from Jackson Chourio brought in a run, Christian Yelich secured a walk to put the potential winning run in scoring position. Just as the tension peaked, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts brought in Blake Treinen, who faced Turang with the game on the line. Treinen had struggled previously, posting a 9.64 ERA in September.
The game ended in heartbreak for the Brewers when Turang struck out on a high fastball, leaving fans in disbelief. This loss could reverberate through the series as the Brewers aim for redemption in Game 2.
The stakes have never been higher, and all eyes will be on the Brewers as they prepare to respond in the next game. What happens next could determine the outcome of this championship series.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.