From the first pitch, the Brewers sent a clear message that All-Star Yoshinobu Yamamoto would not find any breathing room. The home team erupted for five runs in the opening frame, capitalizing on a mix of aggressive baserunning, timely hitting, and defensive miscues by the Dodgers. Key contributors included Christian Yelich and Kolten Wong, whose back-to-back RBI singles ignited the early rally. This early offensive onslaught forced Yamamoto out of the game much sooner than expected, disrupting the Dodgers’ pitching strategy and setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The momentum never shifted back, as the Brewers’ bullpen efficiently shut down any attempts at a Dodgers’ comeback. The relentless pressure applied in the first inning cascaded into a dominant team effort, demonstrating Milwaukee’s depth and patience at the plate. Behind their pitching depth and explosive offense,…