Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS
The gist
The Brewers beat the Dodgers 7-4 in Game 2 to take a 2-0 NLCS lead.
Milwaukee's small payroll is two wins from dethroning the champion Dodgers.
How it unfolded
- Oct 8, 2026The 2026 NLCS is set as a Dodgers-Brewers rematch after the Dodgers advanced with a win over the Atlanta Braves and the Brewers knocked out the San Diego Padres.
- Oct 9, 2026The Athletic's MLB staff predictions give Milwaukee 55% of votes and the Dodgers 45%.
- Oct 10, 2026The Los Angeles Times reports the series could have been decided on Aug. 1, the day the Dodgers traded for Tarik Skubal after the Brewers declined to include a promising young pitcher in the deal.