The Milwaukee Brewers moved closer to eliminating the Los Angeles Dodgers with a decisive 6-2 win in Game 3 at Dodger Stadium. Milwaukee now stands one victory away from completing a sweep, paying back the Dodgers for last year’s National League Championship Series (NLCS).
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In the game, Jackson Chourio of Milwaukee hit a leadoff home run off Blake Snell’s first pitch. Robert Gasser solidified the lead with five scoreless innings. As the match progressed, Milwaukee’s William Contreras hit a single in the eighth inning, which was notable for its contribution during a critical time, ensuring the Brewers maintained their momentum.
On the Dodgers’ side, Max Muncy, Tommy Edman, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman were seen observing during a pitching change in the eighth inning. Will Smith briefly put the Dodgers ahead in the sixth with a two-run double, but Milwaukee quickly retaliated. This saw Snell walk Andrew Vaughn before Jake Bauers managed an 11-pitch battle, delivering a two-run homer. Garrett Mitchell followed by hitting another homer, which ended Snell’s time on the mound.
A wild pitch in the eighth, followed by Joey Ortiz’s RBI single in the ninth, secured the Brewers’ victory, aided by 3.2 innings of scoreless relief from DL Hall and Trevor Megill.
Manager Dave Roberts of the Dodgers acknowledged the urgency of the situation. He emphasized the need for a win to begin building momentum in the series.
The Brewers arrived in Los Angeles with a strong intention to win. Bauers highlighted this determination, contrasting this year’s optimism with last year’s pessimism when the squad traveled to LA under dire circumstances.
As the Dodgers face a possible early exit, the structural strength they were known for seems to be faltering. Milwaukee, poised to seal the Dodgers’ fate, can end the series with another victory on Thursday night.