Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell throws to the plate during the first inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Milwaukee Brewers’ Jackson Chourio, back, runs the bases after hitting a solo home run on the first pitch of the game from Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell during the first inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Milwaukee Brewers’ Jackson Chourio celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run on the first pitch of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Milwaukee Brewers’ Jackson Chourio celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run on the first pitch of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell throws to the plate during the first inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers fans cheer at the start of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell prepares to throw to the plate as fans wave their towels during the second inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Robert Gasser throws to the plate during the first inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker hits a single during the second inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodger fans wave rally towels during the first inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas hits a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio catches a fly ball hit by the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman as center fielder Garrett Mitchell looks on during the third inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts hits a single during the third inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts throws out the Milwaukee Brewers’ Andrew Vaughn (not pictured) on a ground out during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
A general view as fans look on from the top deck during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Robert Gasser throws to the plate during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani gets hit with a wild pitch during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, right, gets hit by a pitch during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani gets hit by a pitch during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Will Smith walks back to the dugout after striking out during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell dives to make a catch during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The Milwaukee Brewers’ Brice Turang, right, is thrown out on a ground out as Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman takes a throw from second baseman Tommy Edman during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman is unable to field a ground ball during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe throws to the plate during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe stands on the mound during a jame in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reacts after drawing a walk during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras, left, talks with relief pitcher Abner Uribe during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Dodgers’ Will Smith connects for a two-run double to give his team the lead during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Will Smith connects for a two-run double to give his team the lead during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Will Smith hits a go-ahead two-run double during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Will Smith watches the flight of his go-ahead two-run double during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Will Smith begins to run as he watches the flight of his go-ahead two-run double during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, right, reacts in the dugout next to second baseman Tommy Edman after Will Smith hit a go-ahead two-run double during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Will Smith begins to run as he watches the flight of his go-ahead two-run double during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Will Smith celebrates at second base after hitting a go-ahead two-run double during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The Dodgers’ Will Smith celebrates at second base after hitting a go-ahead two-run double during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a go-ahead two-run double by Will Smith during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Milwaukee Brewers’ Brice Turang, left, is safe at first on a late throw to Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
The Milwaukee Brewers’ Jake Bauers reacts toward his dugout after hitting a go-ahead two-run home run during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell looks on after giving up a go-ahead two-run home run to the Milwaukee Brewers’ Jake Bauers, left, during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Milwaukee Brewers’ Jake Bauers celebrates in the dugout after hitting a go-ahead two-run home run during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell looks on after giving up a go-ahead two-run home run to the Milwaukee Brewers’ Jake Bauers during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Milwaukee Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell looks on after giving up a solo home run to the Milwaukee Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Milwaukee Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell, left, and Cooper Pratt celebrate Mitchell’s solo home run during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell walks off the field after being removed during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell walks off the field after being removed during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) waits on the mound for a relief pitcher after removing starting pitcher Blake Snell, not pictured, as the infielders look on during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Milwaukee Brewers’ Brice Turang, left, scores on a passed ball as Dodgers relief pitcher Justin Wrobleski, top, looks on during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers players look on from the dugout during the eighth inning of their 6-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers fans look on during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy shows his frustration after the Milwaukee Brewers’ Joey Ortiz (not pictured) hit an RBI single past him during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers fans look on during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
A young Dodgers fan looks on during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers fans look on during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
A member of the Dodgers Blue Crew waves a flag before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
A pair of U.S. Air force F-35 fighter jets do a flyover before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (17) stands with teammates Miguel Rojas (72), Andy Pages (14) and Kyle Tucker (23) during the National Anthem before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
A pair of U.S. Air force F-35 fighter jets do a flyover before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
A member of the Dodgers Blue Crew waves a flag before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Fans line up before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left, speaks with utility player Kike Hernández before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers players take batting practice before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman warms up before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas, right, walks on the field during batting practice before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodger staffers watch warm-ups before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Rosalinda Flores of Sylmar poses for a photo by one of the World Series championship rings before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left, speaks with utility player Kike Hernández before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
A Dodgers fan in the outfield stands keeps his cool with a rally towel before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Robert Gasser warms up in the outfield before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
A view of downtown Los Angeles before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell throws to the plate during the first inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
ExpandHere are some of images from Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and the Brewers at Dodger Stadium. … The Dodgers grabbed a lead in the sixth inning, but the Brewers again answered in their following at-bat to regain the lead and pull away for a 6-2 win. Game 4 is Thursday night.
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