The Milwaukee Brewers have an unexpected postseason weapon in their bullpen.

Milwaukee faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday and earned a 2-1 victory.

Jacob Misiorowski started for the Brewers and allowed one run on five hits with five strikeouts and three walks in 4.1 innings.

Milwaukee’s bullpen took control after Misiorowski departed and delivered 4.2 scoreless innings, beginning with DL Hall.

Hall replaced Misiorowski during the fifth inning and completed the frame by recording two outs on only four pitches. His brief-but-important contribution placed him in position to earn the win.

Surprisingly, that result gave Hall his second career postseason victory and tied the Brewers’ franchise record.

Hall, Misiorowski, Jhoulys Chacín and Mike Caldwell are tied for the most postseason wins in team history.

Milwaukee is experiencing the most successful period in franchise history, making it likely that the record will continue being matched and eventually broken as the Brewers create more opportunities to play deep into October.

For many years, Milwaukee was not considered a legitimate postseason threat. That has changed.

The Brewers have won four consecutive National League Central titles and hold a 2-0 lead over the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.

Hall has pitched three scoreless innings over three postseason appearances this year, surrendering only one hit.

He did not pitch during Milwaukee’s 7-4 victory in Game 2 on Monday, leaving him rested and available for Game 3.

Hall could make another significant difference as one of manager Pat Murphy’s primary relief weapons.

Hall’s ability to enter during the middle of an inning gives Milwaukee flexibility when a starter cannot work deep into a game.

Hall does not need extensive preparation or a clean inning to make an impact, as demonstrated by how quickly he finished Misiorowski’s final frame.

That readiness is particularly useful during the postseason, when managers cannot afford to wait for a struggling starter to recover his command.

Hall also brings composure to a role that can change without warning. A reliever may be asked to face one hitter, escape a difficult situation or provide multiple innings depending on how the game develops.

His efficient work in Game 1 prevented the Dodgers from extending the inning and allowed the rest of Milwaukee’s bullpen to follow a manageable plan.

Hall’s contributions may not attract the same attention as those of Misiorowski or Milwaukee’s late-inning relievers, but his role remains essential.

He can protect a narrow lead, prevent inherited runners from scoring and create a bridge between the rotation and the back end of the bullpen.

After resting in Game 2, Hall provides Murphy with a fresh and trusted option for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.