NLCS Game 4 Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (3-0) @ Los Angeles Dodgers (0-3)
Crew goes for the sweep in Los Angeles
In Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, the Milwaukee Brewers (3-0) will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (0-3) at Dodger Stadium. The Brewers entered this series with a 3-0 lead over the Dodgers, having swept them in the 2025 NLCS. The Brewers' offense has been a key factor in their success, with a balanced attack and a strong bullpen, particularly in the late innings.
Their bullpen, anchored by the key players, has been instrumental in keeping the Brewers in the game until the offense could secure the win.
In Game 3, the Brewers won 6-2, thanks to a pair of home runs from Garrett Mitchell and Jake Bauers in the seventh inning. For Wednesday's game, Milwaukee will rely on lefty Shane Drohan, who will make his first postseason start and his first time on the mound since the regular season finale. Drohan has a solid season record of 7-5 with a 4.19 ERA, 3.73 FIP, and 125 strikeouts over 124 2/3 innings. He has faced the Dodgers twice this year, allowing six runs on six hits and five walks, striking out 12.
The Dodgers, on the other hand, will rely on lefty Tyler Glasnow, their fourth All-Star starter and their No. 4 overall starter. Glasnow, in his 11th MLB season, has struggled with injuries this year. He made 13 regular season starts, going 5-2 with a 3.53 ERA, 2.74 FIP, and 98 strikeouts over 74 innings. In the NLDS, Glasnow went 4 2/3 innings, allowing one run on one hit and five walks, striking out five in the Dodgers' series-clinching victory.
The matchup will feature a lineup change for the Dodgers, with Shohei Ohtani moving to the leadoff spot. He will be followed by Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith. Kyle Tucker, Andy Pages, and Kiké Hernández will round out the lineup. For the Brewers, Pat Murphy will lead off the lineup, with Brice Turang, William Contreras, and Garrett Mitchell batting behind him. The lineup includes Christian Yelich, whose return to the DH position has bolstered the team's offensive capabilities.
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