Brewers Stun Dodgers in NLCS Opener with Turang’s Homer and Bullpen Brilliance

Brice Turang's homer and Milwaukee's dominant bullpen lead the Brewers to a 2-1 win over the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS.

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October 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Milwaukee, United States — The Milwaukee Brewers stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, winning 2-1 thanks to a solo home run by Brice Turang and a stellar performance from their bullpen.

Turang’s fourth-inning home run off Tarik Skubal provided the game’s only run, while four Brewers relievers shut down the Dodgers after a tough outing from Jacob Misiorowski. The victory marks a significant breakthrough for Milwaukee, which had lost seven consecutive postseason games against Los Angeles.

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The Brewers, who have never won a World Series, now look to capitalize on their momentum as they head into Game 2 on Monday. Los Angeles, aiming for three straight championships, struggled offensively, going 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position and grounding into three double plays.

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