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Brewers are giving SF Giants a blueprint on how to thwart the Dodgers in NLCS

The SF Giants were not even close to the playoffs this year, but the Brewers are showing what it could take to beat the mighty Dodgers over a full season.

By Nick San Miguel · Around the Foghorn

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

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The writer argues the Giants should replicate the Brewers' style of play to overcome the Dodgers.
Milwaukee defeated Los Angeles 2-1 in NLCS Game 1 using small ball and effective pitching.
Brice Turang hit a solo home run off Tarik Skubal during Milwaukee's Game 1 win.

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Writer Nick San Miguel argues that the San Francisco Giants should emulate the Milwaukee Brewers to contend with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Following a 65-97 season for the Giants, the Brewers opened the NLCS with a 2-1 Game 1 victory against Los Angeles behind strong pitching, small ball, and a solo home run by Brice Turang off Tarik Skubal.

San Miguel notes that Milwaukee paired elite contact hitting with the second-highest walk rate in MLB, while San Francisco posted the league's worst walk rate. To close the gap, the writer contends the Giants must address their 4.33 team ERA, clean up poor defense, and improve plate discipline during the upcoming offseason.

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