Dodger Stadium (UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium), Los Angeles, California.
First pitch: 7:15 p.m. ET.
TV: FOX. Streaming options include Fubo.
This is Game 3 of a critical four-game series between the NL’s top two teams. The Brewers took the series opener 5-4 on Thursday (rallying in the ninth off Edwin Díaz). The Dodgers responded with a 3-1 win on Friday behind Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6 IP, 1 ER, 9 K), with solo homers from Andy Pages and Tommy Edman. The Dodgers closed to within one game of the NL-leading Brewers.
Starting Pitchers
Brewers: RHP Jacob Misiorowski (11-5, 1.76 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, 133.0 IP, 204 K, 30 BB in 22 starts). Elite strikeout pitcher (leading or near the top of MLB in ERA and K rate) with overpowering velocity (regularly 100+ mph). Dominant recent form; one of the best pitchers in baseball this season.
Dodgers: LHP Justin Wrobleski (11-4, 3.44 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 120.1 IP, 94 K, 27 BB in 19 starts). Solid overall but struggling recently (0-2 with elevated ERA in last few starts). All-Star earlier; career numbers vs. Brewers are poor.
Misiorowski holds a clear edge in form, stuff, and peripherals.
Current/Approximate Key Rosters & Lineups
Brewers key contributors: Jackson Chourio, Christian Yelich, William Contreras, Joey Ortiz, Jake Bauers, Andrew Vaughn, Garrett Mitchell, Luis Lara, David Hamilton, others. Balanced lineup with speed and contact; power has been more limited.
Dodgers key contributors: Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman (when available), Andy Pages (hot), Teoscar Hernández, Tommy Edman, Max Muncy, Kyle Tucker, others. Elite offense with power and on-base ability.
Injury Reports
Brewers: Sal Frelick (10-day IL, shoulder), Cooper Pratt (10-day, hamstring), Abner Uribe (15-day, forearm), JoJo Romero (15-day, appendix), Joel Kuhnel (15-day, shoulder), Brandon Woodruff (60-day, shoulder), Rob Zastryzny (60-day, shoulder), Brian Fitzpatrick (60-day, elbow), Angel Zerpa (60-day, forearm), Quinn Priester (60-day, wrist). Brice Turang day-to-day (knee).
Dodgers: Dalton Rushing (10-day IL, arm), Brock Stewart (15-day, shoulder), Will Klein (15-day, elbow), Bobby Miller (60-day, shoulder), Gavin Stone (60-day, shoulder), Jake Cousins (60-day, elbow), Blake Treinen (60-day, elbow), Will Smith (60-day, neck), Brusdar Graterol (60-day, shoulder), Kris Bubic (60-day, elbow), Tyler Glasnow (60-day, back), Ben Casparius (60-day, shoulder). Significant pitching depth losses.
Weather Forecast
Dodger Stadium (open-air): Cloudy morning clearing to sunny/partly cloudy, highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s°F, lows in the mid-60s. Southwest winds around 10-15 mph. Very low chance of precipitation; comfortable evening conditions.
Recent Team Forms
Brewers: 5-5 last 10; strong overall (NL Central leaders) with excellent pitching. Split the first two games of the series.
Dodgers: 5-5 last 10; NL West leaders, strong at home (37-24). Responded well after Thursday’s loss.
Series History (2026)Season series competitive. Brewers won the opener of this series 5-4; Dodgers took Game 2 3-1. Earlier May series had mixed results (Dodgers took two of three at Milwaukee in one set).
Key Player vs. Player / Matchup Notes
Misiorowski (elite velocity/K rate, low WHIP) vs. Dodgers order (Ohtani power/OBP, Betts, Pages hot, Edman, Hernández, Muncy, Tucker): One of the toughest tests for the young ace against a deep, high-OPS lineup. Success hinges on limiting hard contact and working efficiently.
Wrobleski (lefty, solid command earlier but recent struggles) vs. Brewers bats (Chourio tools, Yelich, Contreras, Bauers/Vaughn, Ortiz): Brewers’ lefty-heavy or contact-oriented elements could challenge the left-hander, who has been hit hard lately and has prior struggles vs. Milwaukee.
Broader: Pitching masterclass potential with Misiorowski’s dominance vs. Dodgers’ potent offense and home-field advantage. Low-scoring series trend so far favors the under; bullpens (both dealing with injuries) will be key.
Betting Trends
Elite pitching matchup (especially Misiorowski) and recent low-scoring games support unders. Brewers’ superior ERA and Misiorowski’s dominance create underdog or slight-favorite value depending on the line. Dodgers’ home strength and offense provide counterbalance.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers – 121
Los Angeles Dodgers 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 14, 2026
