Dodger Stadium (UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium), Los Angeles, California
First pitch: 4:10 p.m. ET
TV: SportsNet LA and Brewers.TV; streaming via Fubo
Venue and Weather Forecast
Dodger Stadium is a classic outdoor park that can play neutrally to slightly pitcher-friendly, especially with afternoon shadows and typical marine influence. Current forecast: Mostly cloudy in the morning becoming sunny, highs around 84°F, southwest winds around 7–15 mph, and no precipitation expected. Pleasant late-afternoon conditions for baseball.
Probable Starting Pitchers
Brewers: RHP Logan Henderson (6-2, 2.88 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 69 strikeouts in 56.1 IP). Excellent control and strikeout numbers in a strong rookie/young campaign. Has been highly effective in limited starts.
Dodgers: LHP Tarik Skubal (7-6, 2.93 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 128 strikeouts in 107.2 IP). Elite left-hander with outstanding peripherals (elite K/BB). Provides Los Angeles a high-upside arm in a marquee matchup.
Listed Injury Reports
Brewers: Brice Turang (day-to-day, knee); Sal Frelick (10-day IL, shoulder); Cooper Pratt (10-day IL, hamstring); Abner Uribe and Joel Kuhnel (15-day IL); longer-term absences include Brandon Woodruff, Quinn Priester, and others on the 60-day IL. Infield and bullpen depth are affected.
Dodgers: Dalton Rushing (10-day IL, arm); Brock Stewart and Will Klein (15-day IL); longer-term: Tyler Glasnow, Will Smith, Blake Treinen, Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone, and several others on the 60-day IL. Catcher and bullpen depth remain thinned.
Current Rosters / Key Players
Brewers standouts: Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, Christian Yelich, Jake Bauers, Brice Turang (when healthy), Andrew Vaughn. Strong on-base skills, speed, and timely power; excellent team pitching staff.
Dodgers standouts: Shohei Ohtani (27 HR), Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Teoscar Hernández, Andy Pages. High-powered offense with elite talent up and down the lineup.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
This is a premium pitching duel between two high-efficiency starters with sub-3.00 ERAs and elite WHIPs. Henderson’s right-handed stuff will be tested by Los Angeles’ lefty-heavy power (Ohtani, Freeman, Muncy). Skubal’s left-handed dominance faces a Brewers group that mixes contact, speed, and opportunistic power. Dodger Stadium’s dimensions and afternoon conditions should keep scoring in check.
Recent Team Forms
Brewers: 76-48 overall (first in NL Central); 35-26 on the road; 5-5 in last 10. Hold a 2-1 series lead after winning Saturday. Strong overall season with excellent pitching.
Dodgers: 74-50 overall (first in NL West); 37-25 at home; 5-5 in last 10. Dropped Saturday’s contest and looking to even or take the series. Still one of the strongest teams in baseball.
Series History
Season series is tied 3-3 heading into this game (the seventh meeting). Milwaukee leads the current series 2-1 and aims for the series win; Los Angeles looks to split or take it at home.
Betting Trends
Both starters are elite, supporting a lower total. Home-field advantage and star power keep Los Angeles favored, but Milwaukee’s overall record and series lead create value on the underdog.
The Brewers enter with a series lead and the slight overall record edge, while the Dodgers rely on home-field advantage and Skubal’s elite stuff in a high-stakes NL showdown. Expect a tight, well-pitched contest at Dodger Stadium under pleasant Southern California skies. Check official sources for confirmed lineups and any late updates.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers 7.5
Los Angeles Dodgers – 175
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 15, 2026
