The Milwaukee Brewers lead the National League Championship Series 1-0 after a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at American Family Field. Game 2 takes place on Monday at 5:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. CT, 2:00 p.m.
Dodgers Seek Recovery Behind Yamamoto in Game 2
Following a narrow opening defeat in Milwaukee, the Los Angeles Dodgers turn to right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound for Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. Major League Baseball history highlights the urgency of the matchup, as teams falling behind 2-0 in a best-of-seven postseason series have rallied to win only 16 times in 95 tries, a success rate of 17 percent. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the team’s approach after Sunday’s loss, noting that the group simply needs to reset and rely on their starting pitcher.
Yamamoto enters the contest carrying a strong postseason resume, which includes the first complete game of his Major League Baseball career during the 2025 National League Championship Series against Milwaukee. Across 11 career postseason appearances, Yamamoto holds a 2.14 ERA, and the Dodgers have won 10 of those games. Last week in the National League Division Series, he pitched seven innings of one-run ball against the Atlanta Braves.
Henderson and the Brewers Aim for a Dominant Advantage
The Milwaukee Brewers counter with 24-year-old rookie right-hander Logan Henderson, who has yet to allow more than three runs across 24 combined regular-season and postseason appearances. While Henderson lacks the top-end velocity of teammate Jacob Misiorowski, Statcast metrics place his fastball in the 90th percentile for run value, paired with what is widely regarded as the team’s best changeup. Henderson previously outdueled left-hander Tarik Skubal at Dodger Stadium on August 16, throwing a career-high seven innings to secure a series victory that anchored Milwaukee’s hold on the best record in Major League Baseball.
Reflecting on the upcoming assignment, Henderson noted the importance of emotional control after allowing one earned run over five innings against the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of the Division Series. Milwaukee’s bullpen has provided relentless support, posting a 0.38 ERA through the first five games of the postseason and holding opponents to a .163 batting average over 23.2 innings.
Broadcast Schedule and Viewing Details
Game 2 is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET, 4:00 p.m. CT, and 2:00 p.m. PT on Monday at American Family Field in Milwaukee. National television coverage in the United States will be broadcast on FOX and FS1, while Spanish-language broadcasts will air on FOX Deportes. Weather conditions in Milwaukee and local transit details can be tracked through official municipal channels ahead of the first pitch.
Adjusted Batting Orders for the Clash
Facing another right-handed starting pitcher, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts adjusted his lineup by moving Teóscar Hernández up to the third spot and dropping Will Smith, who is mired in an 0-for-19 slump with seven strikeouts, down to fifth. Shohei Ohtani remains in the cleanup spot as the designated hitter, despite dealing with ongoing left knee and right biceps discomfort. The Dodgers’ full batting order for Game 2 features Mookie Betts at shortstop, Freddie Freeman at first base, Teóscar Hernández in left field, Shohei Ohtani at designated hitter, Will Smith at catcher, Max Muncy at third base, Andy Pagés in center field, Kyle Tucker in right field, and Tommy Edman at second base.
For Milwaukee, Christian Yelich returns to the starting lineup to face Yamamoto. The Brewers’ batting order closely mirrors the configuration used against right-hander Michael King during Game 2 of the Division Series, maintaining consistency as the club seeks a two-game series lead at home.
Historical Context of 100-Win Postseason Matchups
According to data from the Elias Sports Bureau, the current series marks the 17th time in Major League Baseball history that two 100-win clubs have met in the postseason, and only the sixth occasion in a League Championship Series round. The last such League Championship Series meeting occurred in 2019 between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, while the only prior National League Championship Series featuring a pair of 100-win teams took place in 1976 between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds. Furthermore, the Brewers stand as the tenth team in postseason history to decide each of their first five playoff games by margins of one or two runs.
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