Blake Snell hurled eight flawless innings in Game 1 of the NLCS, allowing just one hit (Caleb Durbin’s third-inning single), no walks, and 10 punchouts over 103 pitches. He faced the minimum 24 batters through eight frames, then the Dodgers barely pulled through 2-1 as Freeman homered and Betts provided steady run support. The performance drew immediate comparisons to Sandy Koufax and underscored L.A.’s dominant rotation in a postseason classic.

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.

Snell dominated NLCS Game 1: eight shutout innings with 10 strikeouts as the Dodgers edged Milwaukee 2-1. Freeman homered, Betts drew a bases-loaded walk in the ninth to spark the decisive rally, and LA’s bullpen closed it out.

Game 2 in Milwaukee features Yamamoto vs Peralta, with odds and projections from NBC Sports. The preview highlights key matchups, Ohtani vs Peralta trends, and bullpen leverage as the series shifts to Milwaukee and the betting angles sharpen for fantasy and bets.