MLB Playoff Score October 11, 2026: Brewers Edge Dodgers in NLCS Opener
Milwaukee edged Los Angeles 2-1 in the October 11 NLCS opener as Brice Turang homered and the Brewers’ bullpen protected the lead.
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Brice Turang homered, rookie Luis Lara delivered the decisive single, and Milwaukee’s bullpen protected a one-run lead to open the National League Championship Series.
The MLB playoff score from Sunday, October 11, 2026, gave the Milwaukee Brewers the first advantage in the NLCS. Milwaukee defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 at American Family Field and took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Although Los Angeles scored first, the Brewers answered against Tarik Skubal in the middle innings. Then, four Milwaukee relievers combined for 4 2/3 scoreless innings. The final score and pitching decisions were verified against MLB’s official October 11 scoreboard.
Milwaukee Brewers 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 1
The Dodgers struck first in the second inning. Shohei Ohtani drew a leadoff walk, Teoscar Hernández singled, and Andy Pages drove Ohtani home with a one-out single. However, Jacob Misiorowski escaped further damage with an inning-ending double play.
Milwaukee pulled even in the fourth. Brice Turang led off the inning by driving a 2-0 pitch from Skubal over the wall in left-center for a solo home run.
One inning later, the Brewers manufactured the winning run. Garrett Mitchell walked, Cooper Pratt moved him to second with a sacrifice bunt, and rookie Luis Lara singled to center. As a result, Milwaukee moved ahead 2-1.
From there, the Brewers’ bullpen controlled the game. DL Hall earned the victory, while Trevor Megill worked through two two-out walks in the ninth. Finally, Mookie Betts flied to center to end the threat and give Megill his third postseason save.
Meanwhile, Skubal struck out seven over five innings but absorbed the loss after allowing both Milwaukee runs. The Dodgers collected seven hits and left nine runners aboard. Therefore, Milwaukee’s ability to convert its limited chances proved decisive.
- Final: Brewers 2, Dodgers 1
- Winning pitcher: DL Hall (2-0)
- Losing pitcher: Tarik Skubal (1-1)
- Save: Trevor Megill (3)
- Series: Milwaukee leads 1-0
October 11 MLB Scores at a Glance
- Milwaukee Brewers 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 — Milwaukee leads NLCS, 1-0
No other MLB games were played Sunday.
