Blake Snell pitches during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on October 13. Michael Reaves/Getty Images

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell produced such an impressive performance that even the other team’s manager lauded him after LA took a 1-0 lead in the National League Championship Series ( NLCS ) on Monday.

The Dodgers eventually held on for a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, courtesy of Snell’s brilliant display in which he struck out 10 batters and allowed one hit and no walks in eight shutout innings.

“He was great,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters after the game. “The kid was incredible. I’ve seen him pitch like that before.

“It’s the most dominant performance against us, I’ve been here 10 years.”

Meanwhile, LA first baseman Freddie F

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