Brewers Edge Dodgers 2–1 in Tight 2026 Postseason Duel

Brice Turang’s power swing stood out in a close 2–1 victory for the Milwaukee Brewers against the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 11, 2026. Turang’s solo home run in the fourth inning leveled the score and sparked the Brewers’ offense at a critical juncture.

The Dodgers struck first in the second inning when Andy Pages singled to right field, allowing Shohei Ohtani to score and giving Los Angeles a 1–0 lead. However, Milwaukee responded in the bottom of the fourth with Turang’s homer to left-center, tying the game at one apiece. The Brewers took the lead in the fifth inning when Luis Lara singled to center field, driving in Garrett Mitchell, who had reached base earlier, to make it 2–1.

Milwaukee’s pitching staff managed to contain the Dodgers’ lineup effectively. Jacob Misiorowski pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing five hits but only one run, walking three and striking out five. He was supported by Aaron Ashby, who recorded six outs without surrendering a hit or run. On the Dodgers’ side, Tarik Skubal logged five innings, yielding two runs on five hits, with two walks and seven strikeouts, including conceding Turang’s home run.

Offensively, the Dodgers saw contributions from Teoscar Hernandez, who collected two hits in four at-bats, and Andy Pages, who had the game’s opening RBI single. Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts each managed one hit, but the Dodgers could not capitalize beyond their lone run.

This game underscored the impact of timely hitting paired with disciplined pitching. Milwaukee’s ability to manufacture runs in key moments, especially through Turang’s homer and Lara’s RBI single, provided the margin needed to overcome a competitive Dodgers lineup. The Brewers’ pitching, while permitting multiple hits, prevented the Dodgers from converting opportunities into runs beyond the early lead. This narrow win reflects Milwaukee’s balanced approach in a postseason setting where every run and out carries significant weight.