The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on May 24, 2026, at American Family Field. Los Angeles entered at 32-20, while Milwaukee entered at 30-19. Both clubs occupied first place in their respective National League divisions.
Max Muncy missed the game with a wrist injury, forcing Miguel Rojas into the Dodgers lineup. Milwaukee rested Christian Yelich, while Garrett Mitchell returned after back tightness. A four-run Dodgers fifth inning ultimately separated the teams.
Match Overview
This was the deciding game of a three-game regular-season series in Milwaukee. The Brewers won Friday’s opener before Los Angeles responded Saturday. Sunday’s victory gave the Dodgers the series and completed a 7-2 road trip. Milwaukee dropped to 30-20 after entering the finale with a 30-19 record.
| Match Detail | Information |
| Date | May 24, 2026 |
| Venue | American Family Field, Milwaukee |
| Competition | MLB regular season |
| Final Score | Dodgers 5, Brewers 1 |
| Records Entering | LAD 32-20, MIL 30-19 |
| Records After Game | LAD 33-20, MIL 30-20 |
Pre-Match Context
Los Angeles and Milwaukee entered the finale as first-place teams after splitting the opening two games. Milwaukee won Friday 5-1, extending its regular-season winning streak against Los Angeles to nine games. The Dodgers answered with an 11-3 victory Saturday and entered Sunday seeking the series win. Milwaukee had also gone 6-0-1 across its previous seven series.
The Dodgers played without Max Muncy after a pitch struck his right wrist Friday. Initial X-rays were negative, but swelling kept him out Saturday and Sunday. Miguel Rojas replaced him at third base. Milwaukee restored Garrett Mitchell to center field after two missed games with back tightness. Christian Yelich received a scheduled day off, putting Jake Bauers at designated hitter.
Inning-by-Inning Score
The Brewers scored first, but Los Angeles tied the game in the fourth. The Dodgers then scored four times during the decisive fifth inning. Neither club scored again after that rally.
| Team | 1-3 | 4-6 | 7-9 | Final |
| Dodgers | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Brewers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Inning-by-Inning Breakdown
First Inning
Neither team scored during the opening inning. Brandon Sproat and Yoshinobu Yamamoto each prevented an early run, leaving the game scoreless.
Second Inning
Milwaukee opened the scoring after Yamamoto hit Jake Bauers with a pitch. A single advanced the situation before Sal Frelick’s fielder’s choice scored Bauers. The Brewers finished the inning ahead 1-0.
Third Inning
Neither team scored in the third. Andy Pages also ended Milwaukee’s half with an outfield assist. He threw out Brice Turang attempting to advance to second base.
Fourth Inning
Los Angeles tied the game without producing an RBI hit. Sproat hit Miguel Rojas with a pitch to load the bases. Teoscar Hernández then scored on a wild pitch, making the score 1-1.
Fifth Inning
The Dodgers scored four runs and took permanent control of the score. Mookie Betts singled before Sproat walked Freddie Freeman and exited. Kyle Tucker greeted Shane Drohan with a two-run triple. Andy Pages then homered on Drohan’s next pitch, extending the lead to 5-1.
Sixth Inning
Neither lineup scored during the sixth inning. Yamamoto continued protecting the four-run Dodgers advantage and prevented Milwaukee from starting a sustained rally.
Seventh Inning
The score remained 5-1 through the seventh. Yamamoto completed his final inning after limiting Milwaukee to one run across seven frames. He finished his outing with three strikeouts.
Eighth Inning
Will Klein replaced Yamamoto and retired all three batters he faced. Klein struck out two while allowing no hits or walks.
Ninth Inning
Milwaukee kept Los Angeles scoreless in the top half. Tanner Scott then handled the bottom half for the Dodgers. Scott faced three hitters, recorded two strikeouts, and finished the 5-1 victory.
Team Stats Comparison
Milwaukee actually recorded one more hit than Los Angeles, but the Dodgers generated substantially more productive baserunners. Los Angeles drew six walks and recorded all three extra-base hits. The Brewers produced seven singles but no extra-base hit.
| Statistic | Dodgers | Brewers | Difference |
| Runs | 5 | 1 | LAD +4 |
| Hits | 6 | 7 | MIL +1 |
| Errors | 0 | 0 | Even |
| Walks Drawn | 6 | 1 | LAD +5 |
| Strikeouts at Plate | 12 | 7 | LAD +5 |
| Extra-Base Hits | 3 | 0 | LAD +3 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The final statistics show how Los Angeles converted fewer total hits into substantially more scoring.
- Four runs: Los Angeles scored four times during the fifth inning after the game reached a 1-1 tie.
- Six walks: Dodgers hitters drew six walks, compared with one walk drawn by Milwaukee.
- Three extra-base hits: Kyle Tucker had a double and triple, while Andy Pages supplied the game’s only home run.
- Seven innings: Yoshinobu Yamamoto covered seven innings and allowed only one earned run.
- 38 scoreless innings: Dodgers relievers extended their scoreless streak to 38 innings after Klein and Scott completed the game.
Full Box Score: Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles finished with six hits, but Tucker and Pages produced the decisive damage. Tucker supplied two extra-base hits and two RBIs. Pages added a two-run homer and an outfield assist. Betts and Freeman both scored during the four-run fifth inning.
Dodgers Batting
| Player | AB | Runs | Hits | RBI |
| Shohei Ohtani | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mookie Betts | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Freddie Freeman | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Tucker | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Andy Pages | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Teoscar Hernández | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dalton Rushing | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hyeseong Kim | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miguel Rojas | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dodgers Power and Plate Discipline
| Player | BB | SO | HR | Extra-Base Hits |
| Shohei Ohtani | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mookie Betts | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Freddie Freeman | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Tucker | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Andy Pages | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Teoscar Hernández | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Rushing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hyeseong Kim | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Miguel Rojas | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Dodgers Pitching
Yamamoto covered seven innings before Los Angeles used Klein and Scott for one inning each. The two relievers faced six total hitters without allowing a baserunner.
| Pitcher | IP | Hits | ER | BB-K |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 1-3 |
| Will Klein | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 |
| Tanner Scott | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 |
Full Box Score: Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee collected seven hits against Yamamoto but produced only one run. All seven hits were singles. Jake Bauers scored Milwaukee’s only run, while Sal Frelick recorded the RBI. No Brewers hitter finished with multiple hits.
Brewers Batting
| Player | AB | Runs | Hits | RBI |
| Jackson Chourio | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brice Turang | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| William Contreras | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake Bauers | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Luis Rengifo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Vaughn | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Garrett Mitchell | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Blake Perkins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sal Frelick | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Ortiz | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| David Hamilton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Brewers Power and Plate Discipline
| Player | BB | SO | HR | Extra-Base Hits |
| Jackson Chourio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brice Turang | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| William Contreras | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bauers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Rengifo | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Vaughn | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Mitchell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Perkins | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sal Frelick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Ortiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Hamilton | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Brewers Pitching
Sproat struck out seven but also issued four walks before leaving during the fifth. Drohan inherited two runners and surrendered Tucker’s triple and Pages’ homer. Carlos Rodríguez completed two scoreless innings afterward.
| Pitcher | IP | Hits | ER | BB-K |
| Brandon Sproat | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 4-7 |
| Shane Drohan | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 0-5 |
| Carlos Rodríguez | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 2-0 |
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Yamamoto earned the win after allowing one earned run across seven innings. He permitted seven hits but issued only one walk. Milwaukee placed only two additional runners at second base after scoring in the second inning.
Kyle Tucker
Tucker finished 2-for-5 with two RBIs and scored once. His fifth-inning triple scored Betts and Freeman and broke the 1-1 tie. He also recorded a double earlier in the game.
Andy Pages
Pages went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and scored once. His homer followed Tucker’s triple on the next pitch. Pages also threw out Brice Turang at second base during the third inning.
Brandon Sproat
Sproat struck out seven Dodgers through four-plus innings. However, four walks increased his pitch count and contributed to Los Angeles’ scoring opportunities. He was charged with three earned runs.
| Player | Team | Role | Key Line | Result |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | Dodgers | SP | 7 IP, 1 ER, 3 K | Winning pitcher |
| Kyle Tucker | Dodgers | RF | 2 H, 2 RBI, 2 XBH | Go-ahead triple |
| Andy Pages | Dodgers | CF | HR, 2 RBI | Extended lead |
| Brandon Sproat | Brewers | SP | 4 IP, 7 K, 4 BB | Losing pitcher |
Starting Lineups
The Dodgers started Miguel Rojas at third because Max Muncy remained unavailable. Milwaukee started Garrett Mitchell after his two-game absence. Jake Bauers occupied the designated-hitter spot while Christian Yelich rested.
| Position | Dodgers | Brewers |
| P | Yoshinobu Yamamoto | Brandon Sproat |
| C | Dalton Rushing | William Contreras |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman | Andrew Vaughn |
| 2B | Hyeseong Kim | Brice Turang |
| 3B | Miguel Rojas | David Hamilton |
| SS | Mookie Betts | Joey Ortiz |
| LF | Teoscar Hernández | Jackson Chourio |
| CF | Andy Pages | Garrett Mitchell |
| RF | Kyle Tucker | Sal Frelick |
| DH | Shohei Ohtani | Jake Bauers |
Injury Report
Los Angeles entered with several pitchers unavailable, while Muncy’s wrist injury directly changed Sunday’s starting lineup. Milwaukee also carried several injured players. Garrett Mitchell was listed as probable and returned to start in center field. Baseball does not use the NFL-style “questionable” designation consistently.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Enrique Hernández, LAD | Elbow | Listed out |
| Blake Snell, LAD | Elbow | Listed out |
| Tyler Glasnow, LAD | Back | Listed out |
| Max Muncy, LAD | Wrist | Out for game |
| Edwin Díaz, LAD | Elbow | Listed out |
| Brock Stewart, LAD | Foot | Listed out |
| Jake Cousins, LAD | Elbow | Listed out |
| Bobby Miller, LAD | Shoulder | Listed out |
| Brusdar Graterol, LAD | Shoulder | Listed out |
| Tommy Edman, LAD | Ankle | Listed out |
| Landon Knack, LAD | Chest | Listed out |
| Gavin Stone, LAD | Shoulder | Listed out |
| Jack Dreyer, LAD | Shoulder | Listed out |
| Ben Casparius, LAD | Shoulder | Listed out |
| Rob Zastryzny, MIL | Ribs | Listed out |
| Akil Baddoo, MIL | Quadriceps | Listed out |
| Brandon Woodruff, MIL | Shoulder | Listed out |
| Angel Zerpa, MIL | Elbow | Listed out |
| Garrett Mitchell, MIL | Back | Probable, played |
| Brandon Lockridge, MIL | Knee | Listed out |
| Quinn Priester, MIL | Shoulder | Listed out |
| Jared Koenig, MIL | Elbow | Listed out |
Muncy’s absence had the clearest direct lineup effect, with Rojas starting at third base. Mitchell’s return restored Milwaukee’s regular center-field option after two games away.
Season Series and Head-to-Head
Milwaukee entered this series with nine consecutive regular-season wins against Los Angeles. The Dodgers nevertheless won the 2026 series after taking the final two games. Los Angeles had also swept Milwaukee during the previous season’s National League Championship Series.
| Date | Venue | Result | Series Record |
| May 22, 2026 | Milwaukee | Brewers 5, Dodgers 1 | MIL 1-0 |
| May 23, 2026 | Milwaukee | Dodgers 11, Brewers 3 | Tied 1-1 |
| May 24, 2026 | Milwaukee | Dodgers 5, Brewers 1 | LAD wins 2-1 |
National League Standings
Both teams entered the game in first place. Los Angeles led the NL West at 32-20, while Milwaukee led the NL Central at 30-19.
| Team | Division | Position | Record Entering |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | NL West | 1st | 32-20 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | NL Central | 1st | 30-19 |
The result moved Los Angeles to 33-20 and Milwaukee to 30-20. Both records were confirmed immediately after the final out.
Broadcast and Stream Information
The game was scheduled for a 2:10 p.m. ET first pitch at American Family Field. CBS listed the Milwaukee regional broadcast as BRTV. Official MLB listings confirmed the May 24 matchup and start time.
| Item | Information |
| Date | May 24, 2026 |
| First Pitch | 2:10 p.m. ET |
| Venue | American Family Field |
| Milwaukee Broadcast | BRTV / BrewersTV listing |
| Dodgers Regional Broadcast | Not independently verified from approved game sources |
Conclusion
Los Angeles left Milwaukee with a series victory and completed its road trip at 7-2. The fifth inning determined the result after Milwaukee held an early advantage. Tucker and Pages supplied the decisive extra-base damage, while Yamamoto prevented Milwaukee from building another scoring inning. The Dodgers next returned home to face Colorado. Milwaukee remained home for a series against St. Louis.
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FAQ
Who won the Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers game on May 24, 2026?
The Dodgers won 5-1 at American Family Field, improving to 33-20 and securing the three-game series by a two-games-to-one margin.
What were Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s stats against the Brewers?
Yamamoto pitched seven innings, allowed seven hits and one earned run, walked one hitter, and struck out three while earning his fourth victory.
Who had the biggest hit for the Dodgers?
Kyle Tucker broke the 1-1 tie with a two-run fifth-inning triple. Andy Pages followed immediately with a two-run homer on the next pitch.
What were Andy Pages’ stats against Milwaukee?
Pages went 1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run. He also recorded an outfield assist during the third inning.
Why did Max Muncy not play against the Brewers?
Muncy missed the game because of right-wrist swelling after being hit by a pitch Friday. Miguel Rojas started at third base instead.
How many hits did the Dodgers and Brewers record?
Los Angeles finished with six hits, while Milwaukee recorded seven. The Dodgers produced three extra-base hits, while every Milwaukee hit was a single.
Who started the game for Milwaukee?
Right-hander Brandon Sproat started for Milwaukee. He pitched four-plus innings, allowed three earned runs, struck out seven, and issued four walks.
