MLB

In battle of aces, Dodgers flinch first as Brewers win Game 1 of NLCS

October 12, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers edged past the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, overcoming an early Dodgers lead and a shaky start from their ace pitcher. The Dodgers struck first in the second inning, scoring on a two-run single by Andy Pages after Shohei Ohtani drew a leadoff walk and Teoscar Hernandez reached base.

However, Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski struggled with command, walking three batters and allowing his fastball’s vertical movement to drop, though he managed to turn a double play to limit the damage. The game took a dramatic turn in the fourth inning when Misiorowski was called for a balk after a questionable play at first base, sparking Brewers frustration.

The momentum shifted immediately as Brice Turang responded with a clutch postseason home run, tying the game and igniting the Brewers’ offense. The Brewers capitalized in the fifth inning, with Luis Lara—just 21 years old—delivering a key RBI single to give Milwaukee the lead, sealing their first win of the series.