Dodgers sprinted past Milwaukee 2-1 in Game 1 of the NLCS behind Blake Snell’s masterful eight-inning gem, one hit, 10 strikeouts, and no walks. His postseason run is a microcosm of dominance, dropping his ERA to 0.86 through three starts. Milwaukee’s pitching faltered late, issuing eight walks, including a bases-loaded walk to Mookie Betts that produced the second run. A late Milwaukee rally came up short as Jackson Chourio’s sac fly in the bottom of the ninth plated a run, but Blake Treinen slammed the door to seal the win.

Durbin’s third-inning single was the day’s lone Brewers knock off Snell before he picked Durbin off at first, while Jake Bauers doubled in the ninth for Milwaukee’s only extra-base hit. The Brewers threatened in the final frame, yet the offense couldn’t string together more than the one run, leaving Los Angeles with a tight road victory and momentum heading into the rest of the series.

Pitching mastery anchors this week’s League Championship Series, with Yamamoto vs Peralta in NLCS Game 2 and Kirby vs Bieber in ALCS Game 3. Castillo relays in for Game 4 while Snell eyes another marquee showing in NLCS. Sasaki looms as the Dodgers’ late‑game disruptor, and the bullpen becomes as pivotal as the starters. Home-field, lineup quirks, and split‑season form shape the fantasy outlook as teams chase a World Series berth.

Depth and leverage pitching dominate the storylines: Yamamoto’s upside tests Milwaukee, Bieber’s experience counters Seattle’s offense, and Castillo’s steadiness could bridge to Game 5 if needed. Dodgers’ bullpen clarity, Snell’s rhythm, and Sasaki’s willingness to pitch big spots will swing late‑inning dominance, making every start a high‑stakes fantasy play.

Dodgers showcase payroll power in Game 1, with Freeman's sixth-inning homer and Snell's eight scoreless frames lifting LA past Milwaukee. Betts sealed it with a bases-loaded walk as the Dodgers out-tacked the Brewers’ depth and set a potent tone for the series. The Brewers leaned on a bullpen-heavy approach, but the star talent edge proved decisive.

Game 2 shifts to Dodger Stadium with Yamamoto on the hill; Ohtani and Glasnow looms for Games 3–4. Ohtani’s mini-slump from the Phillies era sparked questions, but his patient at-bats and the Dodgers’ depth keep them favored. For fantasy and betting, the takeaway is clear: talent wins series when the payrolls hum at peak.