MLB Game Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (57-40) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (58-40)

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The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers continue their three-game series on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. First pitch is scheduled for 9:10 PM ET, with coverage on SportsNet LA, FanDuel Sports Wisconsin, and MLB.TV. After Milwaukee’s 2–0 shutout win in the opener, the Brewers extended their win streak to eight games, while the Dodgers look to snap a four-game home losing streak.

Starting Pitchers – Brewers vs. Dodgers Matchup

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPStrikeouts
Milwaukee BrewersFreddy Peralta (RHP)11–42.661.03142
Los Angeles DodgersEmmet Sheehan (RHP)1–02.031.1121
  • Freddy Peralta is quietly building a Cy Young-caliber season, with seven straight quality starts and a dominant outing against the Dodgers earlier this month.
  • Emmet Sheehan, returning from injury, has allowed just one earned run in each of his last two starts and boasts a strong 2.03 ERA over limited innings.

Team Form & Key Stats

TeamRecordLast 10 GamesHome/Away SplitTeam ERABatting Avg
Brewers57–409–124–23 (Away)3.63.261
Dodgers58–402–833–18 (Home)4.29.195 (L10)
  • Milwaukee has outscored opponents by 27 runs over their last 10 games.
  • Los Angeles has been outscored by 33 runs in the same span, with offensive struggles despite leading the NL in home runs (145).

Top Performers to Watch

Milwaukee Brewers

  • Christian Yelich: 19 HR, 65 RBI – team leader in both categories
  • Jackson Chourio: .264 AVG, 16 HR – riding an 11-game hitting streak, batting .378 over his last 10 games
  • Brice Turang: .274 AVG, 14 doubles – consistent contact and speed threat
  • William Contreras: 56 walks – elite plate discipline and OBP contributor

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Shohei Ohtani: 32 HR, 60 RBI – ranks 3rd in MLB in homers, slugging .599
  • Will Smith: .323 AVG – team leader in batting average
  • Andy Pages: 17 HR, .285 AVG – emerging power bat with four-game hit streak
  • Mookie Betts: 11 HR, 36 walks – veteran presence despite a down year (.244 AVG)

Game Day Highlights

  • Series Update: Brewers lead season series 4–0
  • Injury Watch: Dodgers missing Max Muncy, Blake Snell, Tony Gonsolin, and others
  • Weather: 78°F, clear skies – ideal conditions for pitchers and power hitters

Game Odds

Milwaukee Brewers       9

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 136

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, July 18, 2025

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