NLCS Game 2 takeaways: Top moments, the deciding factor and the hero of Dodgers’ victory
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For the second straight night, the Los Angeles Dodgers rode a dominant performance from their starting pitcher to an NLCS victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
This time it was Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivering a complete-game gem for the defending champs as L.A. moved two wins away from a return trip to the World Series.
How did L.A. take control of Game 2? We’ve got you covered with the top moments, takeaways — and a look at where this series is headed next.
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Top moments
Ohtani gets in on the fun with RBI single
Shohei Ohtani extends the Dodgers lead! #NLCS pic.twitter.com/yPksuiw557
— MLB (@MLB) October 15, 2025
Muncy’s drive adds to L.A.’s lead
Max Muncy got just enough #NLCS https://t.co/ayn3zqzIms pic.twitter.com/Bv02aaeIgv
— MLB (@MLB) October 15, 2025
Dodgers take their first lead of Game 2
Andy Pages drives in the second @Dodgers run of the inning! #NLCS pic.twitter.com/PcRzInEX5m
— MLB (@MLB) October 15, 2025
Teoscar answers with a blast of his own
GAME TWO TEO #NLCS pic.twitter.com/dEZyCDtXJp
— MLB (@MLB) October 15, 2025
Chourio gets Brewers on board first
JACKSON CHOURIO LEADOFF BLAST! #NLCS pic.twitter.com/gi7YrJHXpo
— MLB (@MLB) October 15, 2025
