Yamamoto Throws 3-Hitter, Dodgers Take 2-0 NLCS Lead Over Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers took another step toward the World Series with a strong 5–1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Now up **2–0 in the National League Championship Series**, they head home in full command.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto made history on the mound, while Teoscar Hernández, Max Muncy, and others delivered at the plate. This wasn’t just a win—it felt like a message. The Dodgers have the pitching and depth to handle whatever October throws at them.

Yamamoto’s Historic Night on the Mound

In his first big-league postseason, Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossed a three-hit complete game. Playoff fans haven’t seen that in eight years.

He gave up a leadoff home run to Milwaukee’s 21-year-old Jackson Chourio on the very first pitch. But Yamamoto shrugged it off, settled in, and took over the rest of the night.

From Shaky Start to Total Domination

Chourio’s homer tied the Brewers’ postseason record for most career homers. That was all Milwaukee would get.

Yamamoto mixed his pitches and hit his spots. The Brewers kept swinging, but he retired batter after batter with almost surgical calm.

By the end, Milwaukee’s offense was out of answers.

Dodgers’ Big Bats Take Over

The Dodgers’ bats answered quickly. After Chourio’s shot, Los Angeles answered in the bottom half of the first.

Teoscar Hernández led off with a solo home run. Andy Pages followed with an RBI double, putting the Dodgers up 2–1.

Max Muncy’s Record-Breaking Blast

In the sixth, Max Muncy launched a 412-foot homer into the night. That broke the Dodgers’ postseason home run distance record—a mark he’d previously shared with Corey Seager and Justin Turner.

That blast gave Los Angeles some breathing room. Shohei Ohtani and Tommy Edman added RBI singles late, stretching the lead and closing the door on Milwaukee.

Brewers Struggle Against Dodgers’ Arms

Milwaukee’s lineup has gone quiet, managing five hits across both games. Their ace, Freddy Peralta, worked through six innings and threw 97 pitches, giving up three runs.

He just couldn’t match Yamamoto’s sharpness. The Dodgers’ pitching—Snell in Game 1, Yamamoto in Game 2—has left Brewers hitters searching for answers.

Chourio the Lone Bright Spot

Jackson Chourio stands out as Milwaukee’s one spark. At just 21, he’s already tied the team’s postseason home run record with four.

He’s showing plenty of promise, but the Brewers need more from the rest of the lineup if they want any shot at turning this around.

Dodgers in Command with Series Returning Home

Up 2–0 and heading back to LA, the Dodgers find themselves in a great spot. Teams that take a 2–0 lead on the road in a best-of-seven have moved on **24 out of 27 times**.

The Dodgers will take that stat, especially with their rotation ready and the home crowd waiting.

Key Takeaways from Game 2

Game 2 showed the Dodgers running on all cylinders. Here’s what stood out from Tuesday night:

• Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw the first postseason complete game in eight years.
• Teoscar Hernández and Max Muncy homered, with Muncy setting a franchise postseason distance record.
• Milwaukee managed just three hits against Yamamoto and five total in the series so far.
• Teams up 2–0 on the road in a seven-game series usually go on to win.

Looking Ahead

The Brewers have a steep hill to climb. The Dodgers seem pretty determined to keep their foot on the gas.

With two games set at Dodger Stadium, Yamamoto’s gem and the team’s offensive fireworks have put Los Angeles in the driver’s seat. For Milwaukee, it’s now do-or-die time—they need their bats to wake up, and their pitching has to match the Dodgers inning for inning if they want to keep their season alive.

Yamamoto’s performance says a lot about the Dodgers’ talent and the momentum they’ve built. In October, momentum can feel like everything, and right now, it’s definitely wearing Dodger blue.

 
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