Milwaukee Brewers defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS opener

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 at home in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on October 11, Fox News and NBC Los Angeles reported. Fox News noted that the Brewers won the tight pitching duel to take an early lead in the best-of-seven series. [1][4][10]

Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski started the game, throwing 94 pitches with 60 strikes across 4 1/3 innings, according to Fox News. Fox News said Misiorowski allowed five hits, one run, and three walks while striking out five batters. [1]

The two teams are meeting in the NLCS for the second consecutive year, according to the New York Post. The New York Post reported that the Dodgers swept the Brewers in four games during last year's series before going on to win their second straight World Series. [4]

According to the New York Post, the Brewers finished the regular season with an MLB-best record of 103-59. The Dodgers were the only other team to reach 100 wins during the regular season, the New York Post reported. [4]