A position-by-position breakdown of Brewers vs. Dodgers

A position-by-position breakdown of Brewers vs. Dodgers

Catcher

Brewers have a slight edge in this position. William Contreras leads the duo with 2.9 WAR and a 108 OPS+, while Gary Sánchez provides support with a respectable 0.6 WAR and 112 OPS+. The Dodgers feature Will Smith with a 1.7 WAR and 115 OPS+, but his health struggles have limited him to just 73 games this season. Hunter Feduccia, a recent acquisition, brings a 0.5 WAR and 75 OPS+ but is primarily a backup option. Contreras' recent form and Sánchez's offensive prowess give the Brewers the upper hand in this matchup.

First Base

The Brewers' Jake Bauers (3.3 WAR, 140 OPS+, 26 HR) and Andrew Vaughn (1.5 WAR, 130 OPS+, 6 HR) form a potent platoon, while the Dodgers' Freddie Freeman (2.7 WAR, 118 OPS+, 16 HR) is a seasoned veteran with a .288/.362/.430 batting line. The Brewers' combined offensive output is slightly better than Freeman's, giving them the advantage at this position.

Second Base

Brice Turang (7.3 WAR, 124 OPS+, 21 HR) stands out as the league's best second baseman in 2026, while the Dodgers' Tommy Edman (1.6 WAR, 97 OPS+, 8 HR) and Miguel Rojas (0.8 WAR, 93 OPS+, 4 HR) provide solid support. Turang's exceptional performance gives the Brewers a clear edge over the Dodgers' infielders at this position.