Source: FOX Sports
Summary
The Dodgers lost 7-4 to the Brewers in Game 2 of the NLCS, scoring just three hits. David Ortiz was the only analyst to predict the Brewers’ win. L.A.’s bullpen allowed seven runs, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggled. Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-4 in the game, hitting .188 in 16 at-bats. FOX Sports’ Derek Jeter said the Dodgers are in trouble against the Brewers’ hot offense. Ortiz said the Dodgers aren’t scoring runs and are facing good pitching.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Dodgers hit three times, Brewers hit 12.
Ohtani went 0-for-4, Ortiz called it before the first pitch.
Bullpen melted, Brewers kept swinging.
Another loss, another excuse, another game to fix it.
The problem isn’t just one player—it’s the whole team not showing up.
Author: Evan Null
Game 2 Recap
The Dodgers lost Game 2 of the NLCS to the Brewers, 7-4. They managed only three hits against Milwaukee’s pitching. David Ortiz was the only analyst to predict the Brewers’ win on the pregame show. The Dodgers’ offense struggled, with Shohei Ohtani going 0-for-4. The Brewers’ offense was strong, scoring seven runs. The Dodgers’ bullpen gave up 12 hits and seven runs. The loss put the Dodgers in a 2-0 series deficit.
Ortiz’s Prediction
David Ortiz was the only one on the FOX Sports pregame show to predict the Brewers would win Game 2. He said he had never seen the Dodgers’ offense be this poor. After the game, Alex Rodriguez told Ortiz, “Papi, you called it!” Ortiz confirmed he had predicted the win. He said the Dodgers haven’t been able to put it together offensively, going 2-for-26 with men on base.
Ohtani’s Struggles
Shohei Ohtani has not delivered solid showings since returning from injury. In 16 at-bats leading up to Game 2, he hit .188 with three hits. In Game 2, he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. His performance has been a concern for the Dodgers. Ohtani, a four-time MVP, has not matched his past postseason performance with Los Angeles. His struggles are a major factor in the team’s current issues.
Brewers’ Hot Offense
The Brewers’ offense is on fire, and it’s making it difficult for the Dodgers to keep up. Derek Jeter acknowledged that the Brewers’ hot offense is a major hurdle for the Dodgers. He said it’s tough to turn the entire team around offensively against a team like the Brewers. The Brewers’ offense has been a key factor in their success in the NLCS.
Dodgers in Trouble
The Dodgers are in deep trouble after losing Game 2. They have a 2-0 series deficit and need to turn things around quickly. Ortiz said the Dodgers are in some deep trouble and haven’t been able to put it together offensively. The team has a strong roster, including a four-time MVP in Ohtani, but they are struggling to score runs. The Brewers’ strong pitching and hot offense are making it difficult for the Dodgers to compete.
