Brewers take 2-1 NLCS Game 1 lead over Dodgers behind strong bullpen
Milwaukee edged Los Angeles in the opener of the best-of series, with its relief corps credited for holding the advantage at American Family Field.
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What happened
The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers opened their NL Championship Series with the Brewers winning Game 1 2-1 at American Family Field. Milwaukee's bullpen was credited with protecting the narrow lead after the Brewers failed to score more than one run in any game of last year's four-game sweep by the Dodgers. Coverage of the rematch has since described the Brewers as a team that believes it can beat anyone.
Why it matters
The win gives Milwaukee an early edge in a series between the two top seeds in the National League.
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