On October 14, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers narrowly defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 2–1 in Game 1 of the 2025 NLCS, securing a small but crucial advantage in the National League Championship Series.

🏆 Game 1 Recap

The game featured a stellar performance from Blake Snell, who pitched 8 innings, allowed only one hit, no runners on base, and recorded 10 strikeouts. Snell’s pitching dominance was key in maintaining the Dodgers’ edge in this tightly contested matchup.

• Freddie Freeman opened the scoring for the Dodgers with a solo home run in the 6th inning, putting them up 1–0.

• Mookie Betts extended the lead in the 9th inning with a walk with the bases loaded.

• The Brewers attempted a late rally, cutting the score to 2–1 thanks to a sacrifice fly by Jackson Chourio, but the Dodgers held on thanks to a clutch save from Blake Treinen, ending the game.

This win gives the Dodgers a 1–0 lead in the series and a psychological advantage heading into Game 2 in Milwaukee.

🏟️ Game 2 Schedule and Projected Lineups (October 15, 2025)

• Date: October 15, 2025

• Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee

Projected Lineup – Los Angeles Dodgers:

• C: Will Smith

• 1B: Freddie Freeman

• 2B: Gavin Lux

• SS: Trea Turner

• 3B: Justin Turner

• LF: Cody Bellinger

• CF: Mookie Betts

• RF: Chris Taylor

• P: Julio Urías (projected)

Projected Lineup – Milwaukee Brewers:

• C: Omar Narváez

• 1B: Rowdy Tellez

• 2B: Kolten Wong

• SS: Willy Adames

• 3B: Luis Urías

• LF: Christian Yelich

• CF: Lorenzo Cain

• RF: Hunter Renfroe

• P: Corbin Burnes (projected)

Game 2 promises a fierce battle between elite pitching and opportunistic offense, with both teams looking to exploit any weaknesses.

📺 How to Watch

The game will air on TBS, with streaming options available via DirecTV, Sling TV, Fubo, or through a VPN for viewers outside the broadcast region.