Brewers Defeated Dodgers to Lead Series 2-0
The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a commanding series lead.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Baseball
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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 on October 12, 2026. This result puts the Brewers ahead 2-0 in the series.
Why it matters
The Brewers now need only two more wins to secure a World Series appearance. Games 3 through 5 are scheduled to take place in Los Angeles.
The Milwaukee Brewers won the game 7-4, holding a 2-0 series lead. Jake Bauers recorded a notable seven-minute at-bat that resulted in a walk.
The players
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team competing in the National League Central division.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team competing in the National League West division.
William Contreras
William Contreras is a professional baseball player who hit a home run during the game.
Christian Yelich
Christian Yelich is a professional baseball player who drove in two runs with a hit to center field.
Jake Bauers
Jake Bauers is a professional baseball player who had a seven-minute at-bat and later hit a two-run ball to center field.
The details
Christian Yelich contributed to the win by hitting a ball to center field to score David Hamilton and Brice Turang, while Brice Turang added a key base hit in the eighth inning. The offense also benefited from a home run by William Contreras, alongside runs generated by Los Angeles Dodgers errors and walks.
Timeline
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 on October 12, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This victory significantly bolsters the Milwaukee Brewers' position to advance to the World Series. The team now enters a crucial three-game stretch in Los Angeles with a distinct competitive advantage over the Dodgers.
The Milwaukee Brewers now require only two more wins in the remaining series schedule to advance. Los Angeles must win three of the next five games to avoid elimination.
The takeaway
The Milwaukee Brewers have leveraged early home-field success to put themselves on the brink of a major series win. Fans should note that the series shifts to Los Angeles for the next three potential matchups.
What happens next
Games 3, 4, and 5 of the series are scheduled to take place in Los Angeles.
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