Offense fails to deliver clutch hit in 5-1 loss to Brewers
Max Muncy left 3 men on base, and left the game with a right wrist injury.
May 22, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) pops up for an out against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images | Michael McLoone-Imagn Images The Dodgers (31-20) had plenty of scoring opportunities and base runners, but the offense failed to come up with a timely hit in the 5-1 loss to the Brewers (30-18) Friday night. Justin Wrobleski struggled in a four-run first, but the bigger issue was the offense’s inability to cash in base runners.
The team went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left nine men on base. They went 1-for-17 with runners on base. Leaving that many ducks on the pond made it incredibly difficult to mount a comeback and dig out of the early deficit.
The Brewers’ relentless offense was on full display in the first. Perhaps it was driven by a bit of revenge. The pesky Brewers offense looked loaded and ready for the rematch of last year’s National League Championship Series in the series opener between the two first-place teams.
The Brewers attacked Wrobleski in the bottom of the first inning and put up four runs on the board. Wrobleski struggled mightily and made 38 pitches. He allowed six hits and a walk including a huge three-run shot by William Contreras.
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