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How Brewers squeezed Dodgers to win torturous NLCS opener: 'Gotta love it'

The Milwaukee Brewers turned the page on last year’s humiliating NLCS sweep by the Los Angeles Dodgers with a hard-fought 2–1 victory in Game 1 on Sunday night. Facing their rivals in a rematch for home-field advantage, the Brewers leaned on ace Jacob Misiorowski and a dominant bullpen to stifle the Dodgers’ potent offense, allowing just two hits over 4⅔ shutout innings.

The win erased painful memories of 2023, when Milwaukee failed to lead a single inning and was swept in four games, but this time, they refused to let momentum slip. Closer Trevor Megill summed up the shift in mindset, declaring the team would not repeat that fate, while left-handed reliever DL Hall emphasized how pivotal the moment was for their postseason confidence.

The Brewers’ resilience extended beyond the box score, as they became just the third team in postseason history to never lead or trail by more than two runs in a game, showcasing their ability to thrive in high-pressure situations. With the series now tied and the Dodgers’ rotation led by World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamato in Game 2, Milwaukee’s narrow escape sets the stage for a grueling battle in what could decide their first World Series berth since 1982.

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