UPDATE: The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series following a decisive 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on October 10, 2023. Yoshinobu Yamamoto dazzled on the mound, delivering the first postseason complete game in eight years, and securing his team’s momentum as the series shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Thursday.
Yamamoto pitched a stunning three-hitter, allowing only a home run to Jackson Chourio in the first inning. The right-hander rebounded masterfully from his previous outing in Milwaukee, where he struggled significantly. This marked his first complete game in the majors and the first postseason complete game since Justin Verlander in 2017.
In a thrilling night for Dodgers fans, Teoscar Hernández and Max Muncy both launched solo home runs, with Muncy’s 412-foot drive breaking the franchise record for postseason homers, previously shared with Corey Seager and Justin Turner.
The Dodgers wasted no time responding to Chourio’s home run, with Hernández hitting a three-run homer to give Los Angeles a quick lead. The team added more runs with RBIs from Shohei Ohtani and Tommy Edman, solidifying their grip on the game.
This victory is significant as it marks the first time since 1970 that both road teams in the League Championship Series have started 2-0. Historical data shows that 24 of the previous 27 teams that achieved this feat have gone on to win the series, adding to the pressure on the Brewers to respond effectively in Game 3.
The Brewers attempted to rally support, with former player Eric Thames energizing the crowd before the game. However, despite the home field advantage, they struggled against the Dodgers’ pitching, managing only five hits across both games.
As the series progresses, all eyes will be on Game 3 in Los Angeles. The Dodgers will start Tyler Glasnow, while the Brewers hope to turn the tide and avoid falling deeper into the postseason hole.
This decisive win not only boosts the Dodgers’ confidence but also raises questions about the Brewers’ ability to bounce back. Fans eagerly await what promises to be an exciting showdown in Game 3.