LOS ANGELES – Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers is scheduled for Monday, October 21st, at 8:07 PM ET at Dodger Stadium.
Starting Lineups:
Brewers:
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Dodgers:
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Pitching Notes:
The Dodgers have faced every Brewers pitcher except José Quintana and J.B. Misiorowski. Aaron Ashby and Abner Uribe have pitched in both previous games. Uribe pitched three times in four days dating back to Game 5 of the NLDS against the cubs, including multiple-inning appearances, though he threw only 11 pitches against the Dodgers in Game 2.
following Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete game and a day off, the Dodgers bullpen is well-rested. Ryusuke Sasaki has emerged as the team’s primary closer, despite a stumble in Game 1. Sasaki and Joe Treinen are the only LA relievers the Brewers have seen in the series. Alex Vesia and Emmet Sheehan are expected to be available in high-leverage situations.
Injury updates:
Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio’s right hamstring, which was a concern during the NLDS, appears to be fully recovered.
dodgers catcher Will Smith, recovering from a hairline fracture in his right hand, has returned to the starting lineup and is expected to continue starting. Edman is managing a right ankle issue that previously required two stints on the disabled list. Reliever Tanner Scott, who struggled in pressure situations during the regular season, is currently ineligible for the NLCS due to injury but could return if the Dodgers advance.
Recent Performance:
Christian Yelich has not driven in a run in 15 consecutive postseason games,dating back to a home run in Game 7 of the 2018 NLCS. He is currently 0-for-7 in the NLCS and 0-for-17 with 11 ground balls and five strikeouts since a double in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Cubs.
Chourio’s home run in Game 2 was his fourth postseason home run,tying the Brewers’ franchise record. He has a .973 OPS in this year’s postseason. Jake Bauers has a 1.319 OPS this postseason, going 3-for-8 with two extra-base hits.
For the Dodgers, Tóscar Hernández, Edman, and Enrique Hernández each had two hits in Game 2. Shohei Ohtani and Pages drove in runs, which the Dodgers hope will continue.
The Dodgers have allowed the second-fewest hits through the first two games of a postseason series.
