Sports · October 14, 2026
National League Championship Series Game 3: Brewers at Dodgers
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night. The victory gives Milwaukee a 3-0 series lead, leaving the Dodgers one loss away from elimination. Milwaukee’s offense was powered by three home runs, including a leadoff home run by Jackson Chourio and consecutive home runs from Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell in the seventh inning. Dodgers starter Blake Snell took the loss after a seventh-inning collapse, while Milwaukee reliever DL Hall earned the win. The series continues Thursday night in Los Angeles for Game 4.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The Milwaukee Brewers won Game 3 of the NLCS 6-2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Milwaukee leads the series 3-0.
- Blake Snell allowed three home runs: a leadoff homer to Jackson Chourio and back-to-back homers to Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell.
- Will Smith hit a go-ahead two-run double for the Dodgers in the sixth inning.
- DL Hall provided scoreless relief pitching for Milwaukee.
- The Dodgers are one loss away from elimination.
Reported by only some outlets
- Shohei Ohtani was moved to the No. 6 spot in the batting order and went 1-for-2 with two walks/HBPs.
- The Dodgers finished 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left eight runners on base.
- Jake Bauers' home run came on the 11th pitch of the at-bat.
- Robert Gasser threw five shutout innings for Milwaukee.
- Abner Uribe loaded the bases on three walks in the sixth inning.
- The Rays defeated the Guardians 3-1 in Game 2 of the ALCS.
Confirmed
- Brewers lead the NLCS 3-0.
- Game 3 final score was 6-2 Milwaukee.
- Jackson Chourio hit a leadoff home run on the first pitch.
- Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hit back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning.
- Will Smith hit a two-run double in the sixth.
Reported
- Blake Snell was unusually quiet and stoic in the days leading up to the game. (New York Post)
- The Dodgers have a 3-for-32 record with runners in scoring position this postseason. (New York Post)
Rumor
- The Dodgers are intentionally losing the series to end the MLB salary-cap debate. (Anonymous fans online cited by Fox News)
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