The Brewers snatched Game 1 from the Dodgers with a tight 2-1 win on Sunday, but let’s be real, the pitching matchup for today’s Game 2 is gonna be a real showdown, and it’s tough to bet against a guy who’s already carving out a legacy. We’re talking about Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers facing off against Milwaukee’s Logan Henderson. After seeing Tarik Skubal and Jacob Misiorowski in Game 1, you might think hitters would get a break, but these two aren’t slouches, so don’t expect any offensive explosions.
Yamamoto Is a Postseason Legend, Period
Seriously, this guy Yoshinobu Yamamoto? He’s turning into a full-blown postseason legend right before our eyes. The 28-year-old reigning World Series MVP was a beast in the 2026 regular season, putting up a 14-9 record with a sick 2.53 ERA. But in the playoffs? He’s on another level. We’re talking 8-1 with a sparkling 2.14 ERA across 11 career appearances. Just look at his last start: he absolutely dominated the Braves in Atlanta for Game 3 of the NLDS, giving up just one run and four hits over seven innings while striking out 10. That tied his postseason high in Ks, and he totally outdueled Chris Sale that night. The Brewers might have won Game 1, but they are about to face a monster.
The Series Swing and What It Means
This NLCS is already wild. Before Game 1, the Dodgers were sitting at -160 on the series line with the Brewers at +130. Now? Milwaukee’s flipped it to -130, and the Dodgers are at +110. Think about that swing! The Brewers had lost seven straight playoff games to L.A. before their narrow win on Sunday, even with “the Miz” only pitching 4.1 innings. That was a huge win for Brewtown, which had the roof open at American Family Field and looked comfortable for Game 1. For Game 2, the Dodgers are still favorites on the money line at -137 via DraftKings, pulling in 89% of the handle and 77% of the bets, with a decent lean on the Under 6.5. This whole series is shaping up to be a nail-biter, especially since this is only the eighth time since 1995 that the two best-record teams in MLB have met in the postseason. The last time was five years ago, with the 107-victory Giants facing the 106-win Dodgers in the NLDS. You know these teams are evenly matched.
Today’s Game 2 kicks off at 5 p.m. ET, broadcast on FOX, so get ready for some intense baseball. There’s no game on Tuesday, so both bullpens are gonna be ready to go and might get used pretty liberally. We’re looking at a huge pitching duel and a crucial game for the Dodgers to even things up before this series really heats up.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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