Brewers, dodgers Set for World Series Clash of Strengths
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers will begin their world Series matchup Monday at American Family Field, presenting a compelling contrast in styles and a shared pursuit of ending championship droughts. The series, slated to begin at 8 p.m.ET, pits the MLB’s top regular season team, Milwaukee, against the defending National League champions, Los Angeles.
Milwaukee is seeking its first World Series title in franchise history. Founded in 1969, the Brewers are the second-longest tenured team without a championship, surpassed onyl by the Cleveland Guardians (77 years).
The Dodgers, meanwhile, aim to become the first team since the 2008-09 Philadelphia Phillies to reach consecutive World Series and the first in 24 years to win back-to-back titles (New York Yankees, 1998-2000). They will open the series with left-hander Blake Snell on the mound.
Snell enters the series in strong form, having gone 4-0 with a 0.84 ERA in his last five outings. Though, the dodgers face a potentially notable challenge: Milwaukee excels against left-handed pitching, leading MLB with a .268 batting average against them this year. The Brewers are 3-1 in playoff games against lefties,and boast a 32-win record against all opponents this year,the most in the league.
“I was watching the [NLDS Game 5] and it was fun. They support each other. They put the ball in play…Look, they are a great lineup, I don’t fall for the idea that they are ‘just another regular’. They have the best record in the NL. They are a great team,” Snell said.
Milwaukee right-hander Chad Patrick emphasized the team’s focus on consistency. “I think it’s about not getting on a roller coaster, and instead always staying grounded,” Patrick stated. “At the end of the day, you always want to be the best version of yourself.”
The Brewers have won their last eight games against the Dodgers, dating back to August 2024.
