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William Contreras was offensive engine in NLCS Game 2 win

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

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Brewers' William Contreras serves as offensive engine in NLCS Game 2 win

By Vanessa Serrao | Last updated Oct 12, 2026 9:51 PM ET

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William Contreras continued to be the beating heart of the Brewers in Milwaukee's 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS, arguably putting up his best performance so far in the postseason on Monday night.

Serving as an offensive engine, Contreras had a busy night at the plate at American Family Field, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, a run, a walk and a home run. His dominance helped the Brewers notch a commanding 2-0 series lead over the defending champs.

The team's 2-0 series lead also secured a historic milestone, as it's the first time that the Brewers have taken a 2-0 series lead in a best-of-seven series in franchise history.

Contreras helped Milwaukee come from behind three times during the game. And by recording his fifth postseason home run, he tied teammate Jackson Chourio for the most in Brewers history.

The duo has inevitably rewritten Milwaukee's history books. But the team also gained solid contributions from Brice Turang, who got on base four times with a double, an RBI single and scored three times. Turang also hit a critical home run in Game 1 for the Brewers.

Prior to the game, Contreras spoke about his time as a Brewer in a highly positive manner.

“I hope I spend my whole career here — and I hope to be on the first World Series winner in Brewers history," Contreras said.

Guess who? William Contreras gives the Brewers the lead and he is FIRED UP! https://t.co/CFTpNdiDXz
— Just Baseball (@JustBB_Media) October 12, 2026

William Contreras' surging offense fuels Brewers' grit and urgency in Game 2 victory

Contreras first opened up the Brewers' scoring with a single in the bottom of the first, tying the game at 1-1. But his third and critical home run of the postseason came in the bottom of the fifth, tying the game yet again at 4-4, which had both him and Brewers fans fired up.

But Contreras didn't finish coming up clutch as he delivered a base hit to left field in the bottom of the sixth, allowing David Hamilton to score, providing the Brewers with a 5-4 lead (third hit of the game). Contreras has been a monster player for the Brewers in the postseason, boasting a .391 batting average with a 1.264 OPS.

Contreras also earned praise from manager Pat Murphy, who could comprehend what an elite competitor he has transformed into.

''He wants to excel. He wants it all. He was so significant tonight...whatever people think about him, he's underrated,'' said Murphy.

The Brewers, without question, played gritty baseball, highlighted by slides into first base, showcasing their urgency and drive to take down the 2025 World Series champs.

Shockingly, the Brewers also successfully ran Yoshinobu Yamamoto's pitch count up and had him exit early out of the game. The Dodgers ace got himself into a bases-loaded jam and came out of the game in the third inning with two outs. He only pitched 2 and 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs with one strikeout and two walks.

Vanessa Serrao

Serrao is a freelance baseball writer who has covered all MLB teams, with particular expertise on the Toronto Blue Jays. She is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America.

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