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Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw a complete game, allowing one run, as the Dodgers beat the Brewers 5-1 to take a 2-0 NLCS lead.

The performance negated concerns about the Dodgers’ shaky bullpen and closer Roki Sasaki, who did not pitch after struggling in Game 1.

The Dodgers are two wins from the World Series; historically, 85% of teams with 2-0 leads in best-of-seven series advance.

MILWAUKEE — Technically, Roki Sasaki was available to pitch in relief for the Dodgers on Tuesday night.

Realistically, he wasn’t.

“I wouldn’t say unavailable,” manager Dave Roberts said before the game. “But it is unlikely that we will use him.”

The Dodgers had only one potential silver bullet, an

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