The Milwaukee Brewers, despite hitting the second-lowest number of home runs in baseball during the regular season, managed to secure 103 wins, the most in the majors. Their power hitting prowess seemed to awaken against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In a pivotal moment, Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell launched consecutive home runs off Blake Snell in the seventh inning, propelling the Brewers to a 6-2 victory over the Dodgers and establishing a commanding 3-0 lead in the National League Championship Series. Jackson Chourio also contributed with a leadoff home run in the first pitch of the game, edging the Brewers closer to their first NL pennant since their World Series appearance in 1982 against the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Brewers’ resilience and comeback victories were on display once again, marking their fifth comeback win in seven postseason games. This victory put the two-time defending World Series champions, the Dodgers, on the brink of elimination.
Game 4 is set for Thursday at Dodger Stadium, where the Brewers could potentially make history by becoming the first team to sweep a postseason series after being swept by the same opponent in the previous postseason. The Dodgers had swept the Brewers in all four games of the NLCS last year.
Milwaukee’s relentless performance was highlighted by Bauers and Mitchell’s historic back-to-back homers off Snell, who had been dominant until that inning. These clutch hits showcased the Brewers’ offensive firepower, with five homers in the NLCS and eight in this postseason.
The Dodgers, trailing 3-0 in the series, face a challenging road ahead, needing to win the next game to stay alive in the series. Despite their offensive struggles, they remain focused on turning the tide and avoiding elimination.
The Brewers’ impressive display of power hitting, coupled with solid pitching performances, has put them in a prime position to secure their spot in the World Series and potentially make franchise history.