After a 2-1 defeat in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, it became clear the Los Angeles Dodgers likely needed some kind of lineup change. Sure enough, manager Dave Roberts made a switch. Catcher Will Smith, who hit third on Sunday, is being moved down to the No. 5 spot in the lineup while outfielder Teoscar Hernandez will bat third on Monday, according to David Vassegh of Dodger Talk. Additionally, Tommy Edman will get the start at second base after coming off the bench in Game 1.

#Dodgers Game 2 NLCS Lineup vs #Brewers RHP, Logan Henderson:

Betts SS
Freeman 1B
T. Hernandez LF
Ohtani DH
Smith C
Muncy 3B
Pages CF
Tucker RF
Edman 2B

Yamamoto SP pic.twitter.com/AlDPIwja2H

— David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) October 12, 2026

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Jacob Misiorowski and the Brewers got the job done against Tarik Skubal and the Dodgers on Sunday night. LA needs to avoid an 0-2 deficit without question. Winning Monday's contest is of the utmost importance.

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