Blake Snell‘s Dominating Performance Propels Dodgers to Game 1 Victory Over Brewers
MILWAUKEE – Blake Snell struck out 10 and pitched six scoreless innings as the Los Angeles dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Friday.Snell’s masterful outing, coupled with a go-ahead home run from Freddie Freeman, secured a 1-0 series lead for the Dodgers.
The victory marked a crucial opening win for Los Angeles,setting the tone in a series where the Dodgers,despite being the higher seed,faced a persistent Brewers team known for its pitching and defense. A controversial call in the fourth inning – a double play that was reviewed but ultimately upheld – briefly threatened to shift momentum, but Snell’s resilience and Freeman’s timely hit ensured the Dodgers remained in control.
Snell, acquired by the Dodgers mid-season, showcased his dominance from the start, consistently baffling Brewers hitters with his mix of pitches. He retired his final 17 batters, allowing only soft contact and maintaining a commanding presence on the mound.
The game remained scoreless until the sixth inning when Freeman launched a high-arching drive to right field for his first home run of the playoffs, giving the Dodgers a 1-0 lead. Los Angeles added an insurance run in the ninth inning when Mookie Betts drew a bases-loaded walk.
Despite a tense ninth inning where Brewers threatened a comeback against Dodgers relievers Roki Sasaki and Blake Treinen – Sasaki yielded one run and Treinen loaded the bases with two outs – los Angeles held on to secure the win. The fourth-inning double play, initially contested, ultimately proved inconsequential as the Dodgers took the first game of the series.
