Contreras Leads Brewers to 7-4 Victory Over Dodgers in NLCS Game 2

Wheeling Steubenville, WV, October 13, 2026 — The Milwaukee Brewers have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 in Game 2. The victory was bolstered by a strong offensive performance from William Contreras, who was instrumental in securing the win.

Contreras was credited with delivering a go-ahead single that shifted the momentum in favor of the Brewers. Earlier in the game, he also hit a crucial tying home run. His contributions on offense were key to the Brewers building their lead.

Following the offensive efforts, the Milwaukee Brewers’ bullpen played a significant role in closing out the game. The bullpen successfully shut down the Los Angeles Dodgers’ offense, preventing them from mounting a comeback and ensuring the Brewers maintained their advantage.

The Milwaukee Brewers now hold a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The series is scheduled to continue in Los Angeles, where the Dodgers will aim to rebound and the Brewers will look to extend their lead.

Further details regarding the specific innings of Contreras’s key plays, the pitchers involved in the Brewers’ bullpen performance, or the attendance for Game 2 were not provided in the summary. The outcome of Game 2 means the Brewers are two wins away from advancing in the postseason.

The next games of the series will be played in Los Angeles. The Brewers will be seeking to maintain their momentum, while the Dodgers will be under pressure to win on their home turf to avoid falling further behind in the series. The exact schedule for the upcoming games in Los Angeles was not detailed in the provided summary. The overall series score now stands at 2-0 in favor of Milwaukee.

Story summarized from the original created by Nick Henthorn on www.theintelligencer.net, see more information here.