Henderson Deals, Bauers Explodes as Brewers Steal Series in LA
LOS ANGELES — The Brewers came into Dodger Stadium, stared down the NL's other heavyweight, and walked out with the tiebreaker in their back pocket.
Logan Henderson was pure filth over seven innings, surrendering just one run on three hits while punching out six. It was the longest outing of his two-year MLB career, and it couldn't have come at a bigger moment. The Brewers took three of four from LA, pushing their lead over the Dodgers to three games for the best record in the National League.
Bauers Went Absolutely Nuclear
If Henderson was the hammer, Jake Bauers was the wrecking ball. He went 4-for-4 — the first perfect game at the plate of his career — and drove in two runs. His RBI single in the fifth broke a 1-1 tie, and his run-scoring double in the seventh made it 3-1. Then he showed off the wheels, avoiding a tag at home on Andrew Vaughn's single to push the lead to 4-1.
This wasn't just a quiet four-hit day. Bauers was the spark, the dagger, and the closer all in one.
Skubal's Career Night Gets Wasted
On the other side, Tarik Skubal deserved a better fate. He went six innings for the Dodgers, allowing just one earned run on seven hits and two walks. He threw a career-high 109 pitches and struck out seven. But the Brewers kept scratching, kept grinding, and broke through when it mattered.
Max Muncy and Andy Pages both went deep for LA, but it wasn't enough. The Dodgers also shot themselves in the foot — Tommy Edman committed two errors that led to three unearned runs. Against a team like Milwaukee, you can't hand out free bases. Or free wins.
Before the Game: A Legend Remembered
Dodger Stadium took a moment to honor Tommy John, who passed away Saturday night. John pitched six seasons in LA from 1972-1978, and his name lives on in the surgery that saved countless careers. It was a classy tribute for a man who changed the game forever.
What's Next
The Brewers head home to face Seattle on Tuesday with Kyle Harrison (9-3, 3.47 ERA) on the mound. The Dodgers travel to Colorado, where Blake Snell (0-1, 5.00) starts the opener Monday night.
For now, Milwaukee owns bragging rights. And after this series, the rest of the NL is officially on notice.