Brewers Bullpen Made MLB History in NLCS Game 2
The Milwaukee bullpen retired 15 consecutive batters to secure a 7-4 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Baseball
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The Milwaukee Brewers bullpen became the first team in MLB postseason history to throw five perfect innings of relief. This dominant performance helped secure a 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.
Why it matters
The bullpen has become a cornerstone of the team's postseason run, allowing only one run across 28.2 total innings during the 2026 playoffs. Their recent performance in Milwaukee provides a crucial tactical advantage in a high-stakes series.
Milwaukee relievers have allowed just one run over 28.2 innings in the 2026 National League playoffs. The unit also surrendered only two hits across 4.2 relief innings during Game 1 of the series.
The players
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team competing in the National League Central division of Major League Baseball.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a major professional baseball team based in California that competes in the National League West division.
The details
The relief corps retired 15 batters in a row to maintain the lead after the offense added two insurance runs in the eighth inning. This stretch of perfect baseball anchored the victory and significantly limited the Dodgers' scoring opportunities.
Timeline
October 12, 2026: The Brewers defeated the Dodgers 7-4 in Game 2 of the NLCS.
Season Trajectory
This historic bullpen performance reshapes the competitive balance of the National League Championship Series. It shifts momentum in favor of the Brewers as they look to reach the World Series after a dominant showing in the first six games of the postseason.
The bullpen's current 28.2-inning stretch of allowing only one run establishes a high-performance trend for managers to watch in late-game situations. This data confirms the effectiveness of the team's current relief rotation strategy for the remainder of the postseason.
The takeaway
Reliable relief pitching remains a decisive factor in short-series playoff formats where every inning carries significant pressure. Teams that can maintain this level of bullpen efficiency often find a clear path to advancing through the league championship.
Further reading
For more on the current playoff run, visit our Baseball coverage section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Journal Sentinel.
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