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Teoscar Hernández moves up in the order for Game 2

The Los Angeles Dodgers made key lineup adjustments ahead of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, with Teoscar Hernández earning a promotion to the third spot in the batting order. Hernández’s two-hit performance in the Dodgers’ 2-1 loss on Thursday appears to have earned him the nod over Will Smith, who has struggled offensively this postseason and was shifted down to fifth.

Meanwhile, Tommy Edman—who sat out Game 1—will start at second base in the ninth slot, replacing Kiké Hernández, while catcher Josue De Paula or Hernández may again play a pivotal role off the bench depending on the Brewers’ late-game pitching matchups. The Dodgers’ lineup tweaks reflect manager Dave Roberts’ continued emphasis on a righty-lefty approach, despite a disappointing offensive output in the opener at American Family Field.

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