Baseball fans, brace yourselves for a showdown that could shift the tides of the National League Championship Series! The Los Angeles Dodgers are gunning for a commanding 2-0 lead against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2, but here's where it gets controversial: can their bullpen hold up under pressure after nearly crumbling in the ninth inning of Game 1?
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As the series continues on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 8:08 pm ET at American Family Field, the stakes are higher than ever. The Dodgers narrowly secured a 2-1 victory in Game 1, but not without a heart-stopping moment when their bullpen loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth. Now, they’re aiming to solidify their 1-0 lead in this best-of-seven battle for a World Series berth.
And this is the part most people miss: Game 2 promises a pitching duel for the ages. The Dodgers are sending out right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who boasts a 2.53 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 10 ⅔ innings this postseason. Meanwhile, the Brewers are countering with their ace, Freddy Peralta, who’s logged 15 strikeouts despite a 4.66 ERA in 9 ⅔ innings. Both pitchers have already made their mark this October, but which one will dominate tonight?
Controversial take alert: While Peralta’s three consecutive 200-K seasons deserve more recognition, some argue his postseason performance hasn’t lived up to the hype. Do you agree, or is he still the Brewers’ best bet? Let us know in the comments!
As the game unfolds, keep an eye on key moments like Jackson Chourio’s leadoff home run in the first inning—a blistering response to Yamamoto’s fastball. Meanwhile, the Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández continues his postseason power surge with his fourth home run, tying the game 1-1 in the second inning. Andy Pages followed with an RBI double, putting L.A. ahead 2-1.
But here’s the real question: Can Shohei Ohtani break out of his slump? Since his Wild Card Series Game 1 heroics against the Reds, he’s struggled at the plate. Will tonight be his redemption game?
CBS Sports will be providing live commentary and analysis throughout Game 2. As we head into the bottom of the fourth with the Dodgers still leading 2-1 (a 61.4% win probability), one thing’s for sure: this game is far from over. Stay tuned, and don’t forget to share your bold predictions below—who’s taking Game 2, and why?
