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Brewers vs Dodgers game
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The gist
Brewers beat Dodgers 5-4 with three runs in the ninth inning. The win keeps Milwaukee atop the NL standings.
Background
The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers are two of the best teams in the National League, with the Brewers leading the NL Central and the Dodgers leading the NL West. Their four-game series at Dodger Stadium is a key matchup for playoff positioning. The Brewers' comeback win on Thursday night was significant because it extended their lead in the race for home-field advantage.
How it unfolded
- Aug 13, 2026Brewers trailed 4-2 entering the ninth inning but rallied for three runs, including a go-ahead single by Jake Bauers, to win 5-4. Max Muncy hit a three-run homer for the Dodgers, setting a Dodger Stadium record.
- Aug 14, 2026The Dodgers evened the series with a 3-1 win, as Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched effectively and the Brewers' offense was silent.
- Aug 15, 2026The series continues with a nationally televised game on Fox, featuring a matchup of All-Star pitchers Jacob Misiorowski and Justin Wrobleski.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Brewers' ninth-inning comeback showed their resilience, but the Dodgers' offense remains potent with the highest OPS in MLB.
- Bears
- The Brewers' lack of power (fewest home runs in MLB) could be a weakness against strong pitching like Yamamoto's.
- Bulls
- Jacob Misiorowski is a Cy Young contender with elite strikeout numbers, giving the Brewers a strong chance in the series.