Brewers extend NLCS lead to 3-0 with 6-2 win over Dodgers
Milwaukee’s 6-2 victory in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series gives the Brewers a 3-0 series advantage and puts the Dodgers on the brink of a sweep.
Key points
- Brewers won 6-2 at Dodger Stadium, extending their lead to 3-0.
- Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hit back‑to‑back home runs in the seventh inning.
- Jackson Chourio’s leadoff homer in the first inning broke the postseason home‑run record.
- Blake Snell was removed after the seventh‑inning home‑run sequence.
- Milwaukee’s bullpen allowed only 9 2/3 scoreless innings in the first two games.
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The victory extends Milwaukee's series lead to 3-0, placing the Dodgers on the brink of a sweep.
Seventh-Inning Home Run Blitz
Milwaukee regained the lead in the seventh inning when first baseman Jake Bauers and center fielder Garrett Mitchell hit back-to-back home runs off Los Angeles pitcher Blake Snell. Bauers connected for a two-run homer, followed by a solo shot from Mitchell, which shifted the momentum decisively in the Brewers' favor.
Chourio Breaks Postseason Record
Left fielder Jackson Chourio opened the scoring with a leadoff home run in the first inning. This historic blast allowed Chourio to surpass Juan Soto's postseason home run record. The Dodgers' Blake Snell was removed from the mound during the seventh inning following the home run sequence.
Bullpen Performance
Through the first two games of the series, the Brewers' bullpen combined for 9 2/3 scoreless innings, a performance cited as a key separating factor for Milwaukee. The Brewers had previously led the series 2-0 before the contest moved to Los Angeles for Game 3.
The Brewers announced details for purchasing single-game tickets to potential World Series games for Wisconsin residents on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Dodgers, the reigning World Series champions, now face the possibility of an embarrassing exit from the playoffs.
Your questions, answered
How did the Brewers take the lead in Game 3?
They scored four runs in the seventh inning, with back‑to‑back home runs by Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell.
What record did Jackson Chourio break?
Chourio surpassed Juan Soto’s postseason home‑run record with his leadoff homer in the first inning.
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