Dodgers on brink after Brewers' 6-2 Game 3 win

The Milwaukee Brewers delivered a stunning blow to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, winning 6-2 and seizing a commanding 3-0 series lead ^[2]. The game, played at Dodger Stadium, saw the Brewers rally with back-to-back home runs that shifted momentum and sealed their dominance.

The Dodgers entered Game 3 with a 2-0 series advantage but were unable to maintain their edge. After a shaky start, Milwaukee’s offense exploded in the middle innings, with consecutive home runs giving them the lead and never looking back ^[2]. The win marks the first time since 2018 that the Brewers have advanced to the World Series in a best-of-seven playoff series.

According to the New York Post, the Dodgers were returning to Southern California facing a 2-0 deficit, but now face a far steeper climb after falling behind 3-0 ^[1]. With no path to victory unless they win the next two games at home, the Dodgers’ postseason hopes are now hanging by a thread.

The Brewers’ pitching staff held firm, with starter Corbin Burnes delivering a strong outing despite early struggles. The bullpen, including Josh Hader, preserved the lead down the stretch. Milwaukee’s offense, which had been quiet in Games 1 and 2, erupted when it mattered most.

Game 4 is set for Friday in Los Angeles, where the Dodgers must win to keep their season alive. A loss would eliminate them from postseason contention for the first time since 2018. The series now shifts to a must-win scenario for LA, with the pressure mounting on their star-studded lineup to deliver.

What happens next? If the Dodgers lose Game 4, the Brewers will advance to the World Series for the first time since 2018. The question is no longer whether Milwaukee can win, but whether Los Angeles can survive the collapse.