Brewers break through Tarik Skubal to grab 1-0 lead over Dodgers in NLCS: news
12-10-2026
Brewers Edge Tarik Skubal and Dodgers to Secure 1-0 NLCS Lead
The Milwaukee Brewers drew first blood in the 2026 National League Championship Series, edging the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in a tense, low-scoring pitching duel at American Family Field. The victory gives Milwaukee an immediate 1-0 series advantage against the defending champions and hands Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal a rare postseason defeat.
LA TimesKey Game Highlights and Scoring Plays
Early Pitching Standoff: Dodgers starter Tarik Skubal opened the contest in dominant form, racking up six strikeouts through the first three frames while keeping Milwaukee off balance. Dodgers hitters capitalized on early walks from Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski to scratch across an opening run.
LA Times+ 1Brice Turang’s Game-Tying Homer: Skubal ran into trouble in the bottom of the fourth inning when second baseman Brice Turang crushed a leadoff solo home run to left-center field, tying the contest at 1-1.
Luis Lara Delivers the Decisive Blow: In the bottom of the fifth, Garrett Mitchell worked a leadoff walk and advanced to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Cooper Pratt. Outfielder Luis Lara lined a sharp RBI single into center field to drive in Mitchell, putting the Brewers ahead 2-1.
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Pitching Lines and Bullpen Dominance
Tarik Skubal (Dodgers): 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K (81 pitches). While Skubal generated whiffs early, Milwaukee’s patience and situational hitting forced high-stress innings in the middle frames.
LA TimesMilwaukee Bullpen Lockdown: After Misiorowski battled through 4.1 innings, the Brewers bullpen slammed the door shut. Relievers DL Hall, Abner Uribe, Aaron Ashby, and closer Trevor Megill combined for 4.2 scoreless innings to secure the victory, with Megill surviving two ninth-inning walks before getting Mookie Betts to fly out for the final out.
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What Lies Ahead for Game 2
Milwaukee enters Game 2 with critical momentum, while Los Angeles aims to bounce back before the series shifts to Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers will turn to right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto to even the series, while the Brewers look to protect home-field advantage and extend their NLCS lead.
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