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The Los Angeles Dodgers are trailing 2-0 in the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, but Magic Johnson is not hitting the panic button. The Los Angeles Lakers legend and Dodgers minority owner took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his belief that the team can still come back as the series moves to Los Angeles.
"We're now down 2-0 in the NLCS Series after tonight's loss against the Brewers, but the Dodgers are heading back to home field for the next 3 games and the Series is far from over!" Johnson posted.
On Monday, the Dodgers fell 7-4 to go down 2-0 in the series. Ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a rough outing, lasting only 2.2 innings and allowing three runs on four hits. It was the first time in the entire 2026 campaign that he failed to pitch at least five innings.
Despite Yamamoto's struggles, the Dodgers held a 4-3 lead going into the bottom of the fifth inning. However, the bullpen couldn't preserve the advantage, and the Brewers scored the final four runs to secure the win.
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The NLCS now shifts to Los Angeles for the next three games, where Johnson hopes the Dodgers will turn things around. During the regular season, the Dodgers posted a 51-30 record at Dodger Stadium, which was tied for the fourth-best mark in the National League.
Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday. The Brewers have already named Robert Gasser as their starter, while the Dodgers have not yet announced their pitcher. Blake Snell could potentially get the start. The two-time Cy Young winner went 3.2 innings, giving up one run with five strikeouts and five walks in his first postseason start against the Atlanta Braves on Oct. 4.
Key Analysis
Magic Johnson's public vote of confidence comes at a critical moment for the Dodgers, who now face the daunting task of climbing out of a 2-0 hole. The team's strong home record during the regular season offers a glimmer of hope, but the Brewers have shown resilience and depth. With Yamamoto's early exit and the bullpen's inability to hold the lead, the Dodgers will need to regroup quickly. The decision on the Game 3 starter will be crucial, and if Snell gets the nod, his ability to go deep into the game could be a game-changer. The series is far from over, but the Dodgers must capitalize on their home-field advantage to swing the momentum back in their favor.
Originally reported by yahoo.