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Swanson: Dodgers can forget about a three-peat if they can’t fix their RISP problem

The Dodgers have been struggling to get hits with runners in scoring position all season, and it could doom their chances of beating the Brewers in the NLCS.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
Swanson: Dodgers can forget about a three-peat if they can’t fix their RISP problem
Key Things to Know
  • Mirjam Swanson argues the Los Angeles Dodgers cannot complete a three-peat without resolving runners-in-scoring-position struggles.
  • The Dodgers fell 2-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series.
  • The Los Angeles lineup has reportedly recorded only two hits with runners in scoring position this postseason.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mirjam Swanson argues that the Los Angeles Dodgers risk failing to achieve a three-peat championship run if they do not address their ongoing offensive struggles with runners in scoring position. The commentary follows the Dodgers' 2-1 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday.

During the NLCS opener, Los Angeles failed to capitalize on multiple scoring chances, managing only one big hit after chasing Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski early. The Dodgers reportedly have just two hits with runners in scoring position this postseason, while Milwaukee pushed past starter Tarik Skubal to take a 1-0 series lead.

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