Oct 15, 2026 5:30 PM
Staring down a historic deficit, star outfielder Kyle Tucker insists the Los Angeles Dodgers possess the grit to defy the odds and ignite an unprecedented four-game comeback.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one loss away from having their season end, but Kyle Tucker is not prepared to dismiss their chances.
Los Angeles suffered a 6-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, falling into an 0-3 series deficit.
After the game, the star outfielder made it clear that he still believes the Dodgers can recover.
According to Sports Central LA, Tucker pointed out that Los Angeles has won four consecutive games before and must do it once more to survive.
He expressed confidence in the players, coaching staff and everyone inside the clubhouse. Tucker believes that if any team can complete the comeback, it is the Dodgers, although he acknowledged that accomplishing it will not be easy.
“This team has won four games before, so that’s what we’re going to have to do,” Tucker said.
“I believe in this group, the staff, the clubhouse and guys in here. I think if there’s a team to do it, it’s this team, but it’s not going to come easy, obviously.”
Tucker also understands that Milwaukee is equally determined to win. His focus is on returning to the field Thursday and competing with the urgency required to extend the series.
“They want to win as well, so we’ve just got to come out and get after it tomorrow,” Tucker explained.
History is firmly against Dodgers
The 2004 Boston Red Sox remain the only team in MLB history to win a best-of-seven postseason series after losing the first three games. Boston completed that comeback against the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series.
The Dodgers have faced a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven postseason series only once before. The Baltimore Orioles completed a sweep against them in the 1966 World Series.
Tucker still has reasons to trust this team.
The Dodgers are the two-time defending World Series winners and swept the same Brewers in four games during last year’s National League Championship Series.
Tucker joined Los Angeles this past offseason after signing a four-year, $240 million contract.
The Dodgers’ offense must improve immediately to keep their season alive.
Los Angeles has scored only seven runs in three games, has not hit a home run during the series and has struggled badly with runners in scoring position throughout the postseason.
Milwaukee, meanwhile, has executed almost everything correctly.
Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hit consecutive home runs during the seventh inning to change Game 3, while the Brewers’ bullpen has been nearly unhittable throughout October.
The Dodgers will attempt to avoid elimination in Game 4 on Thursday at Dodger Stadium, while Milwaukee will try to secure its first National League pennant.
Tucker’s mindset
Tucker’s confidence reflects the mentality Los Angeles must carry into Game 4. He is refusing to treat the deficit as final before Milwaukee records the necessary victory.
His experience allows him to understand the difficulty without surrendering belief. The Dodgers cannot win four games Thursday, but they can begin by winning one.
Tucker must help translate that confidence into disciplined plate appearances, better execution with runners in scoring position and the offensive urgency Los Angeles has lacked.
His message is straightforward: the situation is severe, but the Dodgers’ season is not over yet.
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