MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers (56-37) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (52-40)

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
First Pitch: 2:10 p.m. ET
Broadcast: MLB Network, SNLA, FDSWI

Team Overview & Recent Form

Team	Record	Last 5 Games	Home/Away Split
Los Angeles Dodgers	56–37	L-L-L-L-L	27–19 (Road)
Milwaukee Brewers	52–40	W-W-W-L-W	28–18 (Home)

• Dodgers are on a five-game losing streak, their longest of the season, and have scored just two runs in the first two games of this series.
• Brewers are riding a wave of momentum, winning three straight, including a 3–1 victory on Tuesday.

Pitching Matchup

Pitcher	Team	Record	ERA	WHIP	Notes
Tyler Glasnow	Dodgers	1–0	4.50	1.20	First start since April 27; allowed ≤2 ER in 4 of 5 starts
Jose Quintana	Brewers	6–3	3.44	1.18	Solid veteran presence; 5.1 IP, 3 ER in last outing

Glasnow’s return could be pivotal for LA’s rotation, while Quintana aims to anchor Milwaukee’s bid for a sweep.

Key Players to Watch

Los Angeles Dodgers

• Shohei Ohtani: 30 HR, 20th in MLB RBI rankings
• Will Smith: .332 AVG, 6-game hit streak, 4 HR in last 10 games
• Mookie Betts: 11 HR, 35 BB, .249 AVG

Milwaukee Brewers

• Jackson Chourio: .260 AVG, 15 HR, 55 RBI; 7-game hit streak
• Christian Yelich: 18 HR, 63 RBI; top 10 in MLB RBI rankings
• Sal Frelick: Team-best .294 AVG

Statistical Comparison

Category	Dodgers	Brewers
Runs/Game	4.9	4.5
Team ERA	4.12	3.78
Bullpen Ranking	10th Overall	12th Overall
Batting Average	.257	.245
Home Runs	112	98

Dodgers have the edge in power and contact, but Milwaukee’s pitching has been more consistent lately.

The Dodgers are desperate to halt their skid, and Glasnow’s return could provide a spark. However, Milwaukee’s balanced offense and home-field advantage make this a tough ask. If LA’s bats stay cold, the Brewers could complete the sweep.