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**Dodgers and Brewers Clash in Pivotal Game 2 of NLCS**
MILWAUKEE – Riding high after a Game 1 victory, the Los Angeles Dodgers look to extend their National League Championship Series lead over the Milwaukee Brewers tonight in a Game 2 showdown at American Family Field. The Brewers, known for their resilience, aim to even the series before it shifts to Los Angeles.
Tonight’s game features a marquee pitching matchup: Dodgers’ All-Star Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-8, 2.49 ERA) against Brewers’ ace Freddy Peralta (17-6, 2.70 ERA). Yamamoto is looking to bounce back from a shaky NLDS start, while Peralta seeks to continue his strong career performance against the Dodgers.
“To get the first one, and you turn it over to Yoshi … we’re obviously feeling pretty good,” Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman said. “Hopefully, we can score some more runs.”
Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz said, “It’s the same thing as every game. You take the next game and … be ready from the first inning all the way through nine.”
Dodgers have made slight adjustments to their lineup, with Will Smith moving up to cleanup and Teoscar Hernández sliding down to sixth. The Brewers will alternate righty and lefty hitters throughout their lineup.
Both teams will need to rely on their bullpens. The Dodgers’ bullpen should be relatively fresh, while the Brewers used many of their key relievers in Game 1.
Watch Game 2 live on TBS, truTV, and HBO Max.
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