Teoscar Hernández moves up in the order for Game 2

Dave Roberts makes two changes, looking for a power spark in a lineup that didn’t get an extra-base hit in Game 1

By Estevão Maximo · Yahoo

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 7:50 PM

Key Things to Know

Teoscar Hernández was moved up in the batting order for NLCS Game 2 against the Brewers.
Manager Dave Roberts adjusted the Dodgers lineup after a 2-1 defeat in Game 1.
Catcher Will Smith dropped down from the third spot to fifth in the batting order.

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts altered his batting lineup for Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Outfielder Teoscar Hernández was promoted to a higher run-producing spot in the order following Los Angeles' 2-1 defeat in Game 1.

The lineup reshuffle also saw catcher Will Smith moved down from the third spot to fifth. The Dodgers made the changes seeking to spark an offense that went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left nine runners on base in the series opener.

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