Dave Roberts’ exposed Game 1 strategy reveals key NLCS matchup for Brewers

The Brewers defeated the Dodgers 1-0 in Game 1 of the NLCS, with Brice Turang hitting a solo home run to tie the game and Luis Lara adding an RBI single for the go-ahead run. Milwaukee's defense was stellar, turning three double plays, while the bullpen remained dominant through the final innings. In the eighth inning, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts intentionally walked William Contreras and Andrew Vaughn to create left-on-left matchups, a strategy that succeeded but revealed his likely approach for the series of prioritizing his left-handed relievers against Milwaukee's left-handed hitters.

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