A rare and shocking stinker from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, combined with another no-show from the offense, puts Dodgers into 0-2 hole in NLCS vs. Brewers
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Key Points:
- Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered his worst postseason start, lasting just 2 2/3 innings and allowing 3 earned runs in the NLCS Game 2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, marking his shortest October outing ever.
- The Dodgers now trail 0-2 in the best-of-seven series, jeopardizing their championship dynasty and facing pressure to win upcoming home games to stay alive.
- Milwaukee's offense wore down Yamamoto with long at-bats and capitalized on bullpen struggles, while the Dodgers' hitters, including Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith, continued a severe postseason slump.
- Manager Dave Roberts expressed confusion over the team's poor performance, highlighting struggles from both the starting pitching and bullpen, as well as lackluster offense.
- Despite the loss, the Dodgers still have a chance to turn the series around at home, but the mood in the clubhouse remains somber following the disappointing defeat.
