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Brewers Star Christian Yelich Details Epic 3rd Inning Of NLCS Game 2

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich delivered a clutch two-run single in the third inning of Game 2 of the NLCS, sparking a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers and putting his team up 2-0 in the series. The game turned on a dramatic sequence: Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers drew a 12-pitch walk with the bases loaded and two outs, setting up Yelich’s game-changing hit.

The move forced Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to remove starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who had already thrown 74 pitches before the inning. Yelich, who has been a postseason force this October with seven hits and three RBIs in six games, credited careful preparation for his timely swing, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus after Bauers’ extended at-bat.

Beyond Yelich’s heroics, the Brewers’ offense relied on key contributions from catcher William Contreras, who drove in two runs with a solo home run in the fifth and an RBI single in the eighth. Contreras, a three-time All-Star, has been a postseason sensation this year, posting a .391 batting average and three home runs in October alone.

Meanwhile, the Brewers’ bullpen stifled the Dodgers after rookie Logan Henderson’s four innings of work, with relievers allowing no baserunners over five perfect frames. Yelich, who battled injuries throughout 2025 but still finished with 29 home runs and 103 RBIs, praised Contreras’ leadership, calling him the backbone of the team’s pitching staff and a player who fuels the club’s competitive fire every day.

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