MLB Game Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (58-40) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (58-41)

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Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
First Pitch: 4:10 PM ET
Watch Live: SportsNet LA, FDSWI, MLB.TV

After back-to-back wins in this series — including an 8–7 thriller on Saturday — Milwaukee has now taken all five meetings against L.A. this season.

The Dodgers, meanwhile, have dropped nine of their last 11 games, and their once-dominant NL West lead has shrunk considerably. With Clayton Kershaw on the mound, L.A. hopes to salvage the finale and avoid a second consecutive home sweep.

Starting Pitchers – July 20, 2025

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIP
BrewersJosé Quintana (LHP)6–33.281.36
DodgersClayton Kershaw (LHP)4–13.381.24
  • José Quintana has been solid but is due for regression, with a 4.41 xERA and 4.80 xFIP. His Stuff+ rating ranks 112th out of 113 qualified starters, suggesting limited pitch arsenal.
  • Clayton Kershaw has a 6–1 team record in his last seven starts and held Milwaukee to two earned runs over six innings in his last outing.

Players to Watch

Milwaukee Brewers

  • Jackson Chourio: Batting .375 over his last 10 games with 2 HR and 10 RBI; riding a 13-game hit streak
  • Christian Yelich: 19 HR, 65 RBI; ranks 21st in MLB in HR and 13th in RBI
  • Joey Ortiz: Hit a 414-foot HR on Saturday; key contributor in Brewers’ late-inning rallies

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Shohei Ohtani: 33 HR, 63 RBI; ranks 3rd in MLB in HR and 16th in RBI
  • Will Smith: .324 AVG; consistent contact hitter with elite splits vs. lefties
  • Miguel Rojas: Homered Saturday; batting .241 with 6 HR this season

Team Comparison – Key Stats

CategoryBrewersDodgers
Batting Avg.249.255
Runs/Game4.85.3
Home Runs96148
Team ERA3.773.65
Last 10 Games9–12–8

Milwaukee’s offense has exploded during their win streak, while the Dodgers have struggled to score consistently — plating two or fewer runs in 8 of their last 11 games.

Game Odds

Milwaukee Brewers       8

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 128

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, July 19, 2025

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