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Dodgers' offense looks as rickety and vulnerable as ever as Shohei Ohtani and Co. lose NLCS Game 1 to the Brewers

The Dodgers’ postseason struggles deepened Sunday as they fell behind 1–0 in Game 1 of the NLCS, facing a Brewers team that has evolved into a far more formidable opponent than the squad they dismantled last year. Shohei Ohtani, who dominated in last year’s postseason with a historic two-way performance, has yet to replicate that form, and the Dodgers’ offense remains dangerously thin in high-leverage situations.

Los Angeles managed just two extra-base hits in 22 postseason plate appearances with runners in scoring position—a dire trend, as teams without such hits have lost 35 of 40 games since 2021. The loss exposed vulnerabilities in both lineups, with Milwaukee’s bullpen holding firm after an early lead, while Dodgers’ starters struggled to contain the Brewers’ improved lineup, including a key solo homer by Brice Turang in the fourth inning.

The game also highlighted the Dodgers’ inability to capitalize on key moments, falling short despite a strong start against Milwaukee’s young ace, Jacob Misiorowski, who was pulled after 2 1/3 innings due to fatigue after a tough second inning. Tarik Skubal, the Brewers’ dominant closer, allowed just one run over 4 2/3 innings in relief, sealing the win and sending Milwaukee to the front of the series.

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