Yoshinobu Yamamoto still searching for answers after disastrous NLCS inning

The Milwaukee Brewers took a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series following a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2. Los Angeles starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto had the shortest start of his postseason career, exiting after 2.2 innings. Milwaukee's William Contreras led the offense with a game-tying home run and a go-ahead RBI single, while the Brewers' bullpen combined for five perfect innings to close out the game. The Dodgers, seeking their third consecutive World Series title, now return home to Los Angeles for Game 3 after struggling to produce hits with runners in scoring position.

The Milwaukee Brewers took a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series following a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2. Los Angeles starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto had the shortest start of his postseason career, exiting after 2.2 innings. Milwaukee's William Contreras led the offense with a game-tying home run and a go-ahead RBI single, while the Brewers' bullpen combined for five perfect innings to close out the game. The Dodgers, seeking their third consecutive World Series title, now return home to Los Angeles for Game 3 after struggling to produce hits with runners in scoring position.