Brewers Win NLCS Opener Against Dodgers in Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field, with Brice Turang hitting a solo home run and Jacob Misiorowski starting the pitching effort as Milwaukee opened the rematch of the 2025 NLCS.

According to wisn.com, the Brewers entered the series after recording a franchise-record 103 regular-season wins, while seeking a different result after being swept by Los Angeles in the previous NLCS matchup.

Turang gave Milwaukee the lead in the fourth inning when his solo shot left American Family Field. The Brewers added another run in the fifth inning after Cooper Pratt's sacrifice bunt set up Luis Lara's RBI single that scored Garrett Mitchell, according to wisn.com.

Misiorowski pitched into the fifth inning before manager Pat Murphy turned to the bullpen. The Brewers used a pitching staff built around October depth as they faced the Dodgers, who were described by wisn.com as two-time defending World Series champions.

Jackson Chourio entered the series with increased postseason experience after appearing in 16 playoff games during his first three major league seasons, according to sports.yahoo.com.

"Once I take the field, I forget about age" said Jackson Chourio, Brewers outfielder.

Chourio, who was 22 years old, had previously recorded three hits against Los Angeles in the 2025 NLCS and hit a leadoff home run against Yoshinobu Yamamoto in that series, according to sports.yahoo.com.

"Maybe in my first year, I wasn't quite aware of the pressure that (the postseason) brings," said Jackson Chourio, Brewers outfielder.

"Now I'm able to approach it more calmly and approach each day with a little bit more calm mindset. And know what I am facing each day," said Jackson Chourio, Brewers outfielder.

Chourio also said his playoff experience has helped him approach the current series with more confidence while maintaining excitement for postseason moments.

"A lot!" said Jackson Chourio, Brewers outfielder.

Chourio was responding to how many times he watched the replay of his Game 2 walkoff hit against San Diego during the previous series.

"But at the same time I really tried to not watch it too much. It happened. It's in the past now.

Now the focus shifts to this series. Things that I can do in order to help this team win this series and these games that we have coming up," said Jackson Chourio, Brewers outfielder.

FanSided reported that MLB scouts identified plate discipline and pitching efficiency as common traits among the four teams remaining in the postseason. The Brewers were among the teams noted for limiting swings outside the strike zone and generating weak contact.

"One of the worst offenses I have ever seen" was how one scout described the late-season performance of the Boston Red Sox, according to FanSided.

FanSided also reported that scouts cited problems among eliminated teams, including defensive issues, offensive struggles and pitching depth concerns.

"Head-scratcher" was how one scout characterized a pitching decision involving the Philadelphia Phillies during their postseason loss, according to FanSided.

The scouting analysis also said the remaining contenders combine analytics with traditional baseball approaches.

"Old school" was how one scout described the style used by the final four teams, according to FanSided.