On October 17, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers with a score of 5-1 at Dodger Stadium. Shohei Ohtani led the Dodgers both on the mound and at the plate. He pitched six innings, allowing no runs and striking out ten batters.

Ohtani also excelled offensively, hitting a home run and driving in three runs. The Dodgers’ win improved their season record to 8-1, placing them first in the NL West. The Brewers, now 3-5, are third in the NL Central.

The Dodgers took an early lead by scoring three runs in the first inning. Shohei Ohtani contributed a home run, helping the Dodgers start strong. The Brewers struggled to respond and remained scoreless through the first seven innings. In the fourth inning, the Dodgers added another run, extending their lead to four. In the seventh inning, they scored once more. The Brewers managed to score their only run in the eighth inning, but the Dodgers held on to win 5-1.

Shohei Ohtani had a strong game for the Dodgers, both at the plate and on the mound. He hit a home run, driving in three runs and scoring three times. As the winning pitcher, Ohtani pitched six innings, allowing only two hits and striking out ten batters.

For the Brewers, Jose Quintana took the loss. He pitched two innings, giving up three runs on six hits. On offense, Julio Chourio and William Contreras each collected two hits for the Brewers, with Chourio hitting a double.

Will Smith and Mookie Betts also contributed to the Dodgers’ win. Smith had two hits, while Betts added one hit and scored a run. Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández each drove in a run, helping to secure the victory for Los Angeles.

What’s Next

The Dodgers’ win over the Brewers brings their record to 8-1. This keeps them at the top of the West. They have shown strong performance early in the season. The Brewers now sit at 3-5, which places them third in the Central. In their head-to-head battles, the Dodgers have taken the lead with this win. This game might impact the Brewers’ position if they cannot turn things around. Both teams will look ahead to improve their standings as the season continues.

The Brewers will face the Dodgers again on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 8:08 PM. This game will take place at Dodger Stadium, continuing their current series. The Brewers will then return home to play the Dodgers on Monday, October 20, 2025, at American Family Field.

The Dodgers will continue their series against the Brewers on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 8:08 PM. This game is at Dodger Stadium. Following this, they will travel to Milwaukee to face the Brewers again on Monday, October 20, 2025, at American Family Field.

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