Milwaukee are tipped to take the opening game of the National League Championship Series.
The Brewers were swept by the Dodgers in the postseason a year ago, but they have had the edge in recent meetings and they have home advantage in Game 1.
They are also sending out starter Jacob Misiorowski, who has been outstanding this season.
Key Numbers – Can Brewers Make It 4 Wins In 5 Meetings?
- Milwaukee Brewers have won 3 of the last 4 meetings
- Jacob Misiorowski allowed 1 run and had 6 strikeouts in regular season win over LA
- Jacob Misiorowski boasted a NL best 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts in the regular season
- The two starting pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.52
Dodgers League All-Time Head-To-Head; Brewers Won Last Meeting
- Los Angeles Dodgers lead the all-time series 113-84
- Milwaukee Brewers won 6-2 when the two teams last met on August 16
Los Angeles Dodgers Form – Dodgers Beat Braves In 4
Los Angeles booked their place in the National League Championship Series by rebounding from a Game 2 defeat at home to Atlanta, winning back-to-back road games to take the series 3-1.
| Date | Playoff Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-03 | va Atlanta Braves | W | 5-3 |
| Oct-04 | vs Atlanta Braves | L | 2-3 |
| Oct-06 | at Atlanta Braves | W | 3-1 |
| Oct-07 | at Atlanta Braves | W | 4-1 |
Milwaukee Brewers Form – Brewers Downed Padres 3-1
Milwaukee saw off red-hot San Diego in the previous round, bouncing back from a Game 3 defeat on the road with a 3-1 victory in California that wrapped up a 3-1 series win.
| Date | Playoff Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-03 | vs San Diego Padres | W | 3-2 |
| Oct-04 | vs San Diego Padres | W | 4-3 |
| Oct-06 | at San Diego Padres | L | 3-4 |
| Oct-07 | at San Diego Padres | W | 3-1 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | Los Angeles Dodgers | 12-7 | 2.72 | 186 | 158.2 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | Milwaukee Brewers | 16-5 | 1.80 | 252 | 174.2 |