The Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a complete-game gem in Game 2 of the NLCS, silencing the Brewers' 'Magic Brew' and securing a 5-1 victory. This was the Dodgers' first stress-free win of the playoffs, showcasing their star-studded lineup's relentless attack and Yamamoto's historic pitching. Milwaukee's ace, Freddy Peralta, struggled to contain the Dodgers' juggernaut, giving up three runs in 5.6 innings. The Brewers' typically opportunistic offense struggled against Yamamoto, and even their defense came up short. With a commanding 2-0 lead, the Dodgers are now favored to win the series, leaving the Brewers in a nearly hopeless position. Despite their recent success, the Dodgers' October wins have been hard-fought, with their opponents having the winning or go-ahead run in scoring position in the final inning. Yamamoto's nine-inning gem and the team's early lead imposed their will from start to finish, with the only excitement coming in the first inning when Jackson Chourio hit a home run on Yamamoto's first pitch. Teoscar Hernández and Andy Pages quickly tied the score, and the Dodgers didn't relent, eventually pulling away after Max Muncy's home run in the sixth inning. The Brewers' defense came up short, and the Dodgers scored again in the seventh and eighth innings, giving Yamamoto the breathing room he needed to finish his complete-game domination. With a swing that stretched the Dodgers' lead and etched his name into Dodgers postseason history, Muncy hit his 14th career playoff home run on a scorching line drive to center. The Brewers' Sal Frelick, who robbed Max Muncy of a grand slam in Game 1, came up empty this time, and the Dodgers' victory was sealed. The final score: Dodgers 5, Brewers 1. With the series shifting to Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers are now favored to win, leaving the Brewers in a nearly hopeless position.
