William Contreras hits HR vs. Dodgers, ties up NLCS Game 2 in fifth inning

Just like that, the Milwaukee Brewers have tied Game 2 of the NLCS right back up.William Contreras made up for the Brewers' defensive mishaps in the top of the fifth inning on Monday with one swing of the bat. Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Kris Bubic left a 94.8 mph fastball down the middle on the second pitch of the at bat, and Contreras put his barrel on it, driving the ball so deep to center field that all Andy Pages could do was turn and watch as it bounced off the bottom of the scoreboard.WILD BILL GOES OFF THE SCOREBOARD pic.twitter.com/tLgKSYREhX— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) October 12, 2026It was Contreras' third home run of the postseason, and arguably his most important one so far as the Brewers try to take a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series before it shifts to Los Angeles.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: William Contreras hits HR vs. Dodgers, ties up NLCS Game 2 in fifth inning