peat dreams are on life support after grim Game 2
Los Angeles Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Dodgers are trailing 0-2 in the National League Championship Series after losing consecutive games to the Milwaukee Brewers, putting their bid for a third consecutive championship in serious jeopardy.
- The Dodgers' pitching ace, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, was knocked out early in Game 2, and the team's offense struggled significantly, with key players Will Smith and Shohei Ohtani in prolonged slumps.
- The Brewers' bullpen set a postseason record by pitching five perfect innings, stifling the Dodgers' attempts at a comeback despite several lead changes during the game.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains hopeful but acknowledges the challenge ahead, with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow set to start Games 3 and 4 at home, though both pitchers have been inconsistent in the postseason.
- The Dodgers' inability to capitalize on opportunities and missed strategic calls have compounded their difficulties, leaving fans anxious as the series shifts back to Los Angeles.
