Brewers beat Dodgers 7-4, move to brink of first World Series since 1982
Milwaukee defeated Los Angeles 7-4 to take a 2-0 series lead, with William Contreras delivering a tying homer and go-ahead single.
The Milwaukee Brewers have put the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers on the brink of elimination in the National League Championship Series, winning 7-4 on Monday to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
William Contreras hit a tying home run in the fifth inning, then singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth. Four relief pitchers shut down the Dodgers, retiring the last 15 batters in order.
Los Angeles managed just three hits and went 0 for 4 with runners in scoring position. Yamamoto lasted just 2.2 innings, his shortest postseason start.
The Brewers are chasing their first World Series pennant in the National League. They made their lone World Series appearance in 1982, when they played in the American League.
The Dodgers are trying to become the first National League team to win three straight World Series. Game 3 heads to Los Angeles on Wednesday.
- Brewers 7, Dodgers 4
- Final score
- 2-0
- Series lead
- 1982
- Brewers last World Series
- 436 feet
- Contreras home run distance
Why it mattersThe Brewers are one step closer to a World Series appearance they haven't reached since 1982. The Dodgers face a near-impossible climb from 0-2 down.
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