Wed Oct 15 06:30:00 UTC 2025: **Dodgers Dominate, But Brewers Vow Fight in NLCS**
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Dodgers are two wins away from a return to the World Series after taking Games 1 and 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Dodgers, boasting a 7-1 postseason record, secured a 5-1 victory in Game 2, leaving them in a commanding position.
Despite the uphill battle, Brewers manager Pat Murphy remains optimistic. “I don’t think it’s over,” Murphy declared, citing his team’s resilience and regular-season success. History favors the Dodgers; teams winning the first two road games in the 2-3-2 format have won the series nearly 89% of the time. However, Murphy believes his team can defy the odds.
Dodgers veteran Kiké Hernández echoed a similar sentiment: “We’re here up 2-0 in the NLCS, but the goal is to win a World Series and not to win two games on the road.”
Game 3 shifts to Dodger Stadium on Thursday, with first pitch scheduled for 6:08 p.m. ET. TBS, truTV, and HBO Max will broadcast the game.
The Brewers have yet to announce their starting pitcher, with veteran Jose Quintana and the younger Jacob Misiorowski as potential options. The Dodgers will counter with right-hander Tyler Glasnow (4-3, 3.19 ERA). Glasnow, a Los Angeles native, is coming off a stellar outing against the Phillies in the NLDS and pitched well against the Brewers in two regular-season starts.
Milwaukee’s offense has struggled, managing only five hits and two runs in the series so far. The Dodgers’ lineup could see adjustments based on the Brewers’ pitching plans, potentially shifting Teoscar Hernández up in the order.
Key players to watch include Milwaukee’s Chourio (.973 OPS in the postseason) and Jake Bauers (1.319 OPS). For the Dodgers, Teoscar Hernández, Edman, and Kiké Hernández are coming off strong performances, while the team hopes Ohtani and Pages can break out of their slumps.
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