Having a versatile bullpen allows Pat Murphy luxuries, such as likely using another opener tonight as he did and on Saturday vs. the Cubs. The Brewers also certainly won't fear the Dodgers after sweeping the six-game season series, all games taking place in July. Blake Snell admittedly superb on the mound for LA since being activated at the start of August, with a 1.93 ERA to show for it since, but he didn't face the Brewers, and the sometimes-shaky Dodgers bullpen will be called upon at some point tonight. Like the Braves in 2021 vs. the Dodgers in the NLCS, Milwaukee aims to hold serve at home before the series moves to Chavez Ravine later in the week. Play Brewers on Money Line
Blake Snell has made just one career pitching appearance in Milwaukee, specifically at Miller Park (now known as American Family Field). That game occurred on May 24, 2021, while he was with the Padres. In that outing, Snell pitched 3.2 innings and allowed five earned runs, which included two home runs. That's not a predictive stat, but it's been over four years since he's pitched there. The Brewers have not named a starting pitcher as of noon ET, making it challenging for the Dodgers to know whom to study on tape. Take the Brew Crew on the run line.
Terrific price at +1.5 on the Brewers considering they are, you know, at home and were 6-0 in the regular-season series vs. LA. Blake Snell is terrific on the mound for the Dodgers but had some hiccups on the road during the regular season. And the Brewers already have seen several lefty starters this postseason, so that can only help a little. I much prefer Milwaukee's bullpen as well led by The Miz, and we probably see him tonight at some point. The fans should be nuts in the franchise's first NLCS game in seven years.
The Brewers activated Pratt (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
The Brewers optioned Lockridge to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.
Hamilton went 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 22-0 blowout win over the Mariners.
Ohtani went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Rockies.
Freeman went 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Rockies.
Lauer (8-6) allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out six over five innings to earn the win over the Rockies on Tuesday.
Harrison (10-3) earned the win Tuesday against the Mariners, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out eight over five scoreless innings.
Feduccia exited Tuesday night's game against the Rockies in the seventh inning with an illness, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.
Ohtani threw a scheduled bullpen session Tuesday which appeared to go well, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday that Diaz's placement on the 15-day injured list is due to neck inflammation, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.
