This is a potential clincher for the Brewers, who are one win from their first World Series appearance since 1982 (and first NL pennant). The Dodgers, two-time defending champions, face elimination and must win four straight (a feat achieved only once in MLB history by the 2004 Red Sox) to force a Game 7. The Brewers have never beaten the Dodgers in previous postseason series; this is a rematch of last year’s NLCS (won by LA in four games).
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Venue and First Pitch
Location: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California.
First pitch: 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT). Time was moved up one hour from the original 9:00 p.m. ET slot due to ALCS schedule adjustments.
TV/Streaming: FS1 / FOX One / Fox Deportes / Fubo (and other regional options).
Starting Pitchers (Current Rosters Context)
Brewers: LHP Shane Drohan (7-5, 4.19 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 125 K in 124.2 IP over 19 starts/33 appearances in 2026). The 27-year-old lefty (6’2″, 202 lbs) is making his postseason debut. He has not pitched since late September and is not fully stretched out, so this may function more as an opener role, with Dustin May and other arms (Kyle Harrison, etc.) expected to follow in a multi-inning/bullpen-game approach. Drohan features a mid-90s fastball/sinker mix with slider and curve. Lefties have given the Dodgers trouble in this series.
Dodgers: RHP Tyler Glasnow (5-2, 3.53 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 98 K in 74.0 IP over 13 starts). The 6’8″ right-hander has elite stuff (11.9 K/9, strong FIP). In the NLDS he threw 4.2 IP of 1-run ball (1 H, 5 BB, 5 K). He has limited hits effectively in recent outings and playoff appearances. Career vs. MIL is solid in limited samples.
Key projected lineups
Brewers typically feature Jackson Chourio (LF), Brice Turang (2B), William Contreras (C), Jake Bauers/Andrew Vaughn (1B/DH mix with Christian Yelich), Garrett Mitchell (CF), Cooper Pratt (SS), Sal Frelick/Luis Lara (RF), Joey Ortiz/David Hamilton (3B).
Dodgers: Mookie Betts (SS), Freddie Freeman (1B), Will Smith (C), Shohei Ohtani (DH), Teoscar Hernández (LF), Max Muncy (3B), Andy Pages (CF), Kyle Tucker (RF), Kiké Hernández/Miguel Rojas utility.
Current Weather Forecast
Clear/sunny conditions with hot-to-warm temperatures expected. Game-time temperature around the mid-to-upper 80s°F (dropping into the 70s–80s later), low humidity (~13% noted in some reports), light NE/N winds (4–10+ mph), 0% precipitation chance. Dry air can aid pitch movement (especially breaking balls) while potentially helping fly balls carry in the warmer conditions—slightly hitter-friendly overall at Dodger Stadium.
Injury Reports
Brewers: Grant Anderson (15-day IL, biceps); longer-term: Angel Zerpa (forearm), Brandon Woodruff (shoulder), Brian Fitzpatrick (elbow), Quinn Priester (wrist). No major active lineup concerns reported for Game 4.
Dodgers: Multiple 60-day IL pitchers (Will Klein elbow, Blake Treinen shoulder/elbow, Eric Lauer elbow, Ben Casparius shoulder, Brusdar Graterol shoulder, Jake Cousins elbow, Gavin Stone shoulder). Shohei Ohtani is managing lingering right biceps and left knee issues (still in lineup despite slump). Freddie Freeman is dealing with a right knee issue. Closer Edwin Díaz is available and expected to be used.
Full 26-man NLCS rosters include deep pitching staffs on both sides (Brewers emphasizing lefty options; Dodgers mixing high-leverage arms).
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Drohan (LHP) vs. Dodgers lefty-heavy bats (Ohtani, Freeman, Muncy, Tucker): Lefties have limited LA so far in the series; Drohan’s sinker/fastball could induce ground balls, but Ohtani’s power remains a threat when healthy.
Glasnow (RHP elite K rate) vs. Brewers contact/OBP group (Chourio, Turang, Contreras, Bauers, Mitchell, Yelich): Brewers have the best postseason BA among remaining teams and strong on-base skills.
Glasnow’s high-spin stuff and ability to limit hard contact (low BA allowed) will be tested by Milwaukee’s disciplined approach. Chourio has already homered this series; Bauers and Mitchell delivered the decisive Game 3 blasts.
Bullpen leverage: Brewers’ DL Hall/Trevor Megill vs. Dodgers’ late-inning arms (Díaz available); Dodgers’ offense has been quiet (just 7 runs total through 3 games).
Recent Team Forms
Brewers: Excellent. 3-0 in the series (2-1, 7-4, 6-2). Strong pitching (Gasser’s Game 3 shutout stretch, lockdown relief) and timely power (Chourio leadoff HR, Bauers/Mitchell back-to-back in Game 3). Regular-season road success and high OBP carried over. One win from the World Series.
Dodgers: Struggling offensively in the series (1-4-2 runs scored). Star power (Ohtani, Betts, Freeman, etc.) has been quiet amid injuries/slumps. Pitching has been mixed (Snell solid but undone late in Game 3). Home record strong in the regular season, but they need a historic comeback. Only one team has ever overcome a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven.
Series History
Brewers lead 3-0 (Games 1–2 in Milwaukee, Game 3 in LA). Previous postseason meetings favored the Dodgers. Regular-season and historical matchups have been competitive, but current form heavily favors Milwaukee. Last year’s NLCS was a Dodgers sweep of the Brewers.
Betting Trends
Brewers have covered/outperformed expectations in the series; Dodgers home favorites historically strong but facing elimination pressure and cold bats. Glasnow props often feature high K lines (over 5.5/6.5 common) and low hits allowed. Totals have been volatile given power potential vs. strong pitching. Public may lean Dodgers to stay alive; value often found on underdogs or Brewers run line in elimination spots for favorites under pressure.
GAME ODDS
Milwaukee Brewers 7.5
Los Angeles Dodgers – 149
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, October 14, 2026
