Trevor Megill Secures Brewers Win Over Dodgers in NLCS Opener

Milwaukee opened the National League Championship Series with a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles, relying on Trevor Megill to finish Game 1 against the Dodgers. The Brewers relief pitcher delivered a scoreless ninth inning on Sunday, October 11, 2026, securing the win and giving Milwaukee a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, according to NBC Sports.

Megill earned his third save of the 2026 postseason after navigating a difficult final inning. He retired Max Muncy on a popout and Andy Pages on a lineout to left field before issuing consecutive walks to Kyle Tucker and pinch-hitter Josue De Paula.

The right-hander then faced Mookie Betts, who hit a fly ball to center field for the final out. MLB.com reported that Megill finished the game with a 98.2 mph four-seam fastball, as the Brewers preserved their one-run advantage.

The closing pitch produced a flyout with an exit velocity of 97.5 mph, a launch angle of 27 degrees and a projected distance of 375 feet, according to MLB.com. The result ended Los Angeles' opportunity to rally in the opener.

Milwaukee's postseason performance follows a regular season in which the Brewers won 103 games, according to a report published by Yahoo Sports on October 5, 2026. Their ability to remain competitive late in games was also evident in a comeback victory over the San Diego Padres earlier in the playoffs.

In that game, Milwaukee entered the bottom of the ninth trailing San Diego by one run before rallying for a 4-3 win. Padres closer Mason Miller recorded the first two outs but then issued three walks, loading the bases for Jackson Chourio.

Chourio hit a 101.3 mph fastball into center field, driving in two runners to complete the comeback. Miller had posted a 1.67 ERA, 129 strikeouts in 70.0 innings and 38 saves during the 2026 regular season, according to Yahoo Sports.

Megill described Milwaukee's determination after that earlier victory, when he recorded a clean ninth inning against San Diego.

"It's never over 'til it is. It's playoffs. I mean, any of those s**t can happen any time," Megill said during his postgame availability, according to Yahoo Sports.

Aaron Ashby also contributed to the Padres comeback by keeping San Diego scoreless in the eighth inning, giving Milwaukee an opportunity to rally in the bottom half. Megill followed with a scoreless ninth before the Brewers completed the win.

Against the Dodgers, Megill again handled the final inning, although the two walks made his latest save less straightforward. His performance ensured that Milwaukee's 2-1 advantage held through the final out of the NLCS opener.