Brewers Pull Off All-Time Crazy Double Play In NLCS Game 1 Versus Dodgers: VIDEO

Milwaukee turned a wicked double play in the fourth inning of a scoreless face-off, giving the first gut punch to the Dodgers on Monday night and playing up to the fireworks expected from the MLB championship series.

The NLCS Game 1 at American Family Field stunned fans when the Brewers' quick adjustments turned a would-be grand slam into an 8-6-2 double play.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 13: William Contreras #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers forces out at Teoscar Hernández #37 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at home plate during the fourth inning in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 13, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

It started with Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick chasing and reaching for a deep Max Muncy shot to center. 

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Chasing the ball as it carried, Frelick jumped for the ball, but it bounced out of his glove and ricocheted back after hitting the wall, meaning it did not count as a catch.

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The Dodgers' runners' heads were spinning as they ran the bases. 

Frelick's throw was relayed to home, getting Teoscar Hernandez out. Brewers catcher William Contreras then ran to third for the second out. 

Hernandez mistakenly retreated to tag and was forced out at home. Contreras then reached third before Will Smith, resulting in another force out at third to end the inning. Muncy's long ball was counted as grounded into a double play. 

MLB rolled out its rule book after the play: "A catch is legal if the ball is finally held by any fielder, even though juggled, or held by another fielder before it touches the ground. Runners may leave their bases the instant the first fielder touches the ball."

Milwaukee escaped the inning clean, tied at zero with LA, albeit in a chaotic fashion.

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 13:  Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers talks to the umpiring crew during Game One of the National League Championship Series presented by loanDepot between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Monday, October 13, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Leading up to Monday's NLCS Game 1, the Brewers' 6-0 record against LA this season weighed heavily on the Dodgers, who are on their mission to repeat after spending more money after their 2024 championship. 

Starting for LA on Monday was $182 million pitcher and offseason addition, Blake Snell, who pitched a hot eight innings, allowing just one hit and striking out 10.

Snell's dominance kept the Brewers at bay, and LA took Game 1 with a narrow 2-1 win. 

Game 2 returns to Milwaukee on Tuesday.

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