Derek Jeter delivers a concerning assessment of the Dodgers amid NLCS

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Derek Jeter delivers a concerning assessment of the Dodgers amid NLCS

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Rex Villas | Last updated Oct 13, 2026 12:36 PM ET

The Los Angeles Dodgers have their backs against the wall, as they find themselves down 2-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series.

The Dodgers swept Milwaukee in the same round last season, but the Brewers are turning the tables on LA this time around.

For former New York Yankees superstar shortstop Derek Jeter, the Dodgers won’t survive the Brewers unless Los Angeles’ offense finds its groove.

“I agree, the Dodgers are in trouble unless they can figure out how to string together some hits because on top of them being in a little bit of trouble, now the Milwaukee Brewers offense is getting hot and [Brice] Turang is getting hot. [Christian] Yelich is getting hot. [William] Contreras continues to hit,” Jeter said following the Brewers’ 7-4 win in Game 2 on Monday at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisc.

“We all know what [Jackson Chourio] gonna do. It’s gonna be a tough time. This is the biggest hurdle they’re gonna have to overcome if they want to go back and win a third championship in a row.

“I agree, the Dodgers are in trouble. Unless they can figure out how to string together some hits.” – @DerekJeter | @MLBONFOX https://t.co/ovurffydJm
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) October 13, 2026

That is going to be easier said than done for the Dodgers, but if they are also too talented to be counted out. Through two games in the NLCS, Los Angeles has hit just 10-for-59 with an ugly .447 OPS. In Game 2, the Dodgers went just 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.

Perhaps a friendlier atmosphere will give Los Angeles the spark it needs.

Game 3 of the Dodgers-Brewers series will be played on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

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