Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers (56–36) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (51–40)
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 7:40 PM ET
Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
Broadcast: TBS, SportsNet LA, Bally Sports Wisconsin
Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions apply)
Game Overview
The Milwaukee Brewers look to build on their dominant 9–1 win in the series opener as they host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of a three-game set. The Dodgers are reeling, having lost four straight games, including a sweep by the Astros and a blowout loss to Milwaukee on Monday. The Brewers, meanwhile, have won three of their last four and are surging behind a red-hot offense and solid pitching.
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | Clayton Kershaw (LHP) | 4–0 | 3.43 | 1.25 | 32 |
| Brewers | Jacob Misiorowski (RHP) | 3–1 | 3.20 | 0.92 | 21 |
- Kershaw, fresh off becoming the 20th pitcher in MLB history to reach 3,000 strikeouts, brings veteran poise and postseason experience. He’s allowed just 2 ER over his last 12 innings.
- Misiorowski, Milwaukee’s electric 23-year-old rookie, has hit 100+ mph 68 times this season and is looking to bounce back after a rough outing against the Mets.
Key Players to Watch
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Shohei Ohtani: 30 HR, 74 RBI – 3rd in MLB in home runs, but just 3-for-30 over his last 8 games
- Will Smith: .332 AVG – Leads team in batting average, 5-game hit streak
- Freddie Freeman: 90 hits, 47 RBI – Batting .289 over last 10 games
Milwaukee Brewers
- Christian Yelich: 18 HR, 62 RBI – Homered in Game 1, batting .361 over last 18 games
- Andrew Vaughn: Hit a 3-run HR in his Brewers debut Monday
- Jackson Chourio: .260 AVG, 15 HR – 5-game hit streak, .471 AVG over that span
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Dodgers | Brewers |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 56–36 (1st NL West) | 51–40 (2nd NL Central) |
| Last 10 Games | 5–5 | 6–4 |
| Team ERA | 4.12 | 3.74 |
| Batting Avg | .252 | .251 |
| Home Runs | 141 (1st in NL) | 112 |
| Road Record | 23–20 | 28–17 (Home) |
- The Dodgers have been outscored 38–7 over their last four games.
- The Brewers are 27–17 at home and have outscored opponents by 17 runs over their last 10 games.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 125
Milwaukee Brewers 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, July 7, 2025
