Venue: Dodger Stadium (UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium), Los Angeles, California
TV/Stream: SportsNet LA / Brewers.TV (ESPN Unlimited option in some markets)
Starting Pitchers
Brewers: LHP Robert Gasser (3-4, 4.57 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 67.0 IP, 61 K, 18 BB)
Dodgers: RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (11-7, 2.65 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 139.1 IP, 127 K, 32 BB)
Yamamoto has been one of the more consistent and effective starters in the National League this season, posting elite WHIP and strong strikeout numbers while working deep into games. Gasser has shown flashes but carries a higher ERA and has been more vulnerable to hard contact and home runs in limited action. Yamamoto holds a clear edge.
Venue and Weather Forecast
Dodger Stadium is a classic open-air park that can play as pitcher-friendly at night, especially with cooler evening temperatures and typical marine-layer influence. Forecast for Los Angeles: Partly cloudy to mostly clear with highs in the low-to-mid 80s°F (around 80–83°F). Evening temperatures expected in the mid-to-upper 60s°F. Light southwest winds. Dry conditions with minimal rain chance—ideal late-night baseball weather.
Injury Reports
Brewers:
Sal Frelick (OF, 10-day IL, shoulder)
Cooper Pratt (INF, 10-day IL, hamstring)
Longer-term absences include Brandon Woodruff, Angel Zerpa, Brian Fitzpatrick, Rob Zastryzny, Quinn Priester, and others (mostly shoulder/elbow/forearm 60-day IL). Brice Turang day-to-day (knee).
Dodgers:
Dalton Rushing (C, 10-day IL, arm)
Brock Stewart / Will Klein (15-day IL, shoulder/elbow)
Longer-term absences include Blake Treinen, Tyler Glasnow, Will Smith, Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone, Ben Casparius, Jake Cousins, Brusdar Graterol, and others (mostly elbow/shoulder/neck/back 60-day IL). Freddie Freeman day-to-day (shoulder).
Both clubs are dealing with significant pitching depth losses, though the Dodgers’ rotation remains strong with Yamamoto available.
Active contributors include Jackson Chourio, Jake Bauers, Brice Turang, and William Contreras for Milwaukee; Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Andy Pages for Los Angeles.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups and Notes
Gasser (LHP) will face a potent Dodgers lineup featuring Ohtani’s power and Betts’ contact skills. Yamamoto will contend with Chourio’s speed/power combination and Bauers’ recent production. Yamamoto’s command, low WHIP, and ability to miss bats give the Dodgers a significant advantage. Dodger Stadium at night often suppresses offense, which further favors the home starter.
Recent Team Forms
Brewers: 6-4 in last 10. First in the NL Central with a strong overall record and solid road mark (34-25). Offense ranks well in OBP; pitching has been competitive.
Dodgers: 4-6 in last 10. First in the NL West. Strong home record (36-24). Elite offense led by Ohtani; pitching staff ranks among the better units in the NL despite recent results.
Series History
Season series is tied 2-2 (Dodgers took 2-of-3 in Milwaukee in May; Brewers won the series opener on August 13). This is Game 2 of a four-game set at Dodger Stadium. Both clubs are contending for the top seed in the National League, making this a high-stakes matchup and potential NLCS preview.
Betting Trends
Yamamoto’s elite numbers and home advantage make the Dodgers heavy favorites. Milwaukee’s strong season and recent series win keep the underdog price competitive. Lower totals are common with Yamamoto on the mound and Dodger Stadium’s night-game tendencies.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers 7.5
Los Angeles Dodgers – 176
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 13, 2026
