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Brewers Take 2-0 NLCS Lead Over Dodgers; Rays, Guardians Set for ALCS
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In Short: The Milwaukee Brewers lead the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 in the NLCS after winning Game 2, while the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians prepare for their ALCS matchup.
The Milwaukee Brewers extended their lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) with a 7-4 victory in Game 2 on Tuesday night, putting them up 2-0 in the series.
On the American League side, the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians will face off in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) starting Wednesday night.
The Rays, who won Game 2 of the ALCS 3-1 after dropping Game 1 at home, have evened the series at 1-1.
In the NLCS, the Brewers' strong performance in Game 2 was highlighted by a key moment when AJ Smith-Shawver allowed a 408-foot two-run homer to Tucker, giving the Dodgers some cushion but ultimately falling short.
The Guardians took Game 1 of the ALCS on Monday with a late comeback against the Rays' bullpen, while their pitching staff stifled the Rays' offense after the first inning.
The NLCS Game 3 is set for Thursday night at 8 p.m., with the Brewers and Dodgers meeting again.
The ALCS Game 3 will take place on Wednesday night at 6 p.m., with the Rays and Guardians squaring off.
The playoffs have seen a series of dramatic moments, including the Chicago White Sox's shutout of the Cleveland Guardians in the Division Series and the Rays' rare one-hitter against the New York Yankees.
The Brewers and Dodgers, who both earned byes out of the NL Central and NL West, respectively, have been strong contenders throughout the season.
The Guardians, who narrowly won the AL Central title, will face a tough challenge against the Rays, who secured the American League’s best record and a bye straight to the ALDS.
The playoff schedule is packed with high-stakes games, with each series featuring intense competition and pivotal moments.
The MLB postseason follows a bracket format, so teams are not reseeded after the Wild Card Series, making each matchup crucial.
What this adds
The Brewers and Dodgers have been strong throughout the season, with the Brewers winning the most games and having the best run differential, while the Dodgers finished second in both categories.
The Rays and Guardians have also shown resilience, with the Rays holding off the Yankees to win the AL East and the Guardians narrowly securing the AL Central title.
The playoff bracket has been set, with the four League Division Series underway, featuring the White Sox, Dodgers, Rays, and Brewers as Game 1 winners on Saturday.
Background
The Milwaukee Brewers, who won the most games and had the best run differential this year, will challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers, who finished second in both categories.
The 2026 MLB playoffs have kicked off with the four League Division Series underway, featuring the White Sox, Dodgers, Rays, and Brewers as Game 1 winners on Saturday.
What's confirmed
- The Milwaukee Brewers extended their lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) with a 7-4 victory in Game 2 on Tuesday night, putting them up 2-0 in the series.
- On the American League side, the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians will face off in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) starting Wednesday night.
- The Rays, who won Game 2 of the ALCS 3-1 after dropping Game 1 at home, have evened the series at 1-1.
- In the NLCS, the Brewers' strong performance in Game 2 was highlighted by a key moment when AJ Smith-Shawver allowed a 408-foot two-run homer to Tucker, giving the Dodgers some cushion but ultimately falling short.
- The Guardians took Game 1 of the ALCS on Monday with a late comeback against the Rays' bullpen, while their pitching staff stifled the Rays' offense after the first inning.
- The NLCS Game 3 is set for Thursday night at 8 p.m., with the Brewers and Dodgers meeting again.
- The ALCS Game 3 will take place on Wednesday night at 6 p.m., with the Rays and Guardians squaring off.
- The playoffs have seen a series of dramatic moments, including the Chicago White Sox's shutout of the Cleveland Guardians in the Division Series and the Rays' rare one-hitter against the New York Yankees.
- The Brewers and Dodgers, who both earned byes out of the NL Central and NL West, respectively, have been strong contenders throughout the season.
- The Guardians, who narrowly won the AL Central title, will face a tough challenge against the Rays, who secured the American League’s best record and a bye straight to the ALDS.
- The playoff schedule is packed with high-stakes games, with each series featuring intense competition and pivotal moments.
- The MLB postseason follows a bracket format, so teams are not reseeded after the Wild Card Series, making each matchup crucial.
What's still developing
- The AL side of the bracket features a pair of divisional showdowns: Each of the top four seeds are still standing over in the NL.
- 1 Milwaukee Brewers and two-time defending World Series champion No.
- Key links: Mega-preview | Predictions | Bracket | Schedule Jump to: CHW-CLE | ATL-LAD | NYY-TB | SD-MIL We have all the best moments from the ballparks as the division series begins.
- And what will the surging San Diego Padres make of Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski?
- And after the smoke cleared on Game 1 of this NLDS, it became clear that he will be a lynchpin in the Dodgers' hopes of becoming the first NL team to three-peat as World Series champions.
- Then, in the second game of the day Tarik Skubal helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves.
- Elsewhere, the Guardians squeaked past the White Sox to earn the AL Central title and the other bye.
- 6-seeded Phillies, who barely hung on to their playoff berth after an ugly final week, in the Wild Card Series.
- Liam Hicks then followed it with a two-run single to make it 3-0 Rays.