Brewers Take 3-0 Lead in NLCS as Dodgers Face Historic Elimination Threat

Key points

• Milwaukee Brewers defeated Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 3 of the NLCS.
• Brewers hold a 3-0 series lead, putting them one win away from the World Series.
• Blake Snell allowed three home runs in Game 3, including back-to-back shots in the seventh inning.
• Dodgers have not hit a home run in the entire NLCS series.
• Game 4 is scheduled for Thursday at Dodger Stadium.

Background

The Dodgers and Brewers met in the 2025 NLCS, where Los Angeles swept Milwaukee in four games. The Dodgers entered this series as two-time defending World Series champions, seeking a third consecutive title. In Game 1, the Brewers won 2-1, and in Game 2, they secured a 2-0 series lead, marking the first time in franchise history they led an LCS 2-0.

How outlets are covering it

The California Post emphasized the 'humiliating' nature of the potential sweep and the collapse of the Dodgers' modern dynasty, noting that Snell had not allowed three home runs in a single game in his entire career previously. The Guardian focused on the statistical improbability of the Dodgers' offensive struggles, highlighting that they have yet to hit a home run in the series and are 2-for-16 with runners in scoring position. McCovey Chronicles, a fan community for the San Francisco Giants, noted the widespread enjoyment of the Dodgers' struggles, with fans rooting for the Brewers to end the Los Angeles dynasty.

Why it matters

A 3-0 lead in a best-of-seven series is historically difficult to overcome, with only one team in MLB history having done so. For the Dodgers, a loss in Game 4 would end their season and their bid for a third consecutive World Series championship, potentially marking the end of their recent dynasty. The Brewers, meanwhile, would advance to the World Series for the first time since 2018.

What to watch

Game 4 of the NLCS is scheduled for Thursday at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers will need to win Games 4, 5, and 6 to stay alive, with Tyler Glasnow set to start for Los Angeles. The Brewers will look to close out the series to secure a spot in the World Series.