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Dodgers Blake Snell drops NLCS truth bomb on Brewers’ unanswered question

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Blake Snell is stepping into Game 3 of the NLCS with a sharp focus on Milwaukee’s evolving postseason approach after the Brewers’ 2-0 series lead. Snell, who dominated the Brewers in last year’s sweep, has studied their renewed emphasis on one-on-one competition and the leadership shift under manager Pat Murphy, noting a more cohesive team dynamic than in their 97-win regular season.

The Dodgers’ bullpen has struggled to contain Milwaukee’s offense, with Tarik Skubal and Yoshinobu Yamamoto exiting early in Games 1 and 2 (80 and 75 pitches, respectively), while Jacob Misirowski lasted just 4⅓ innings in Game 1. Los Angeles also squandered late scoring chances against the Brewers’ bullpen, compounding their early adversity after exhausting seven relievers—including Snell’s own short outing in the NLDS—to stave off defeat.

With Snell making just one postseason start this year (a 3⅔-inning, 90-pitch effort against the Braves), the Dodgers now face a critical test: whether he can replicate his 2025 NLCS performance (an eight-inning, 10-strikeout shutout) or revert to his recent trend of early exits under postseason pressure.

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