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Brewers beat Dodgers in NLCS Game 2 on October 12
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Brewers beat Dodgers in NLCS Game 2 on October 12

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 in Game 2 of their National League contest on October 12. The game featured starting pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Brewers and Logan Henderson for the Dodgers. The Brewers secured the victory at home, extending their lead in the matchup.

The Dodgers, based in Los Angeles and competing in the National League West Division of Major League Baseball, have struggled recently with two consecutive losses to the Brewers. Their last five results show three losses and two wins, including defeats by the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers. This latest loss continues a challenging run for the Dodgers.

Milwaukee has been in stronger form, winning four of their last five games, including a 2-1 victory over the Dodgers in the previous game and a series of wins against the San Diego Padres. Their recent performance has given them an edge as they prepare for the next encounter with the Dodgers.

The teams are set to meet again on October 15, with the Dodgers hosting the Brewers. This upcoming game will be crucial for the Dodgers as they aim to reverse their fortunes and respond to the Brewers' recent successes.

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