Dodgers vs Brewers NLCS Game 2: Date, Time & Lineups
- Okay, here's a breakdown of the key information from the provided text, focusing on the upcoming Game 2 of the NLCS between the Dodgers and the Brewers:
- He's been the Dodgers' ace, and didn't miss a start all season.
- * Dodgers: Expected to flip Freeman and Hernandez in the batting order.
Okay, here’s a breakdown of the key information from the provided text, focusing on the upcoming Game 2 of the NLCS between the Dodgers and the Brewers:
Starting Pitchers:
* Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-8, 2.49 ERA). He’s been the Dodgers’ ace, and didn’t miss a start all season. However, he struggled in his last start (NLDS) and had a very short outing against the Brewers earlier this season (5 runs in 2/3 inning).
* Brewers: Freddy Peralta (17-6,2.70 ERA). He’s Milwaukee’s most reliable starter, especially with Woodruff injured and Quintana recovering. He has a good career record against the Dodgers (4-2, 3.29 ERA) and has faced them twice this season.
Lineups:
* Dodgers: Expected to flip Freeman and Hernandez in the batting order. Tommy Edman will likely move down in the order.
* Brewers: Their lineup from NLDS Game 3 against Jameson Taillon (a right-handed pitcher like Yamamoto) could be a guide to their approach.
Bullpens:
* Dodgers: Roki Sasaki is highly likely unavailable after pitching in Game 1. Blake Treinen was used in Game 1,but the rest of the bullpen is relatively fresh. Alex Vesia and Emmet Sheehan are likely high-leverage options.
* Brewers: Their bullpen was heavily used in Game 1 (a bullpen game), with Aaron Ashby, Chad Patrick, Jared Koenig, and Trevor Megill all pitching.
Key Takeaways:
* The Brewers heavily rely on peralta to win.
* Yamamoto is looking to bounce back from a poor playoff performance and a disastrous outing against the Brewers earlier in the season.
* Both teams are managing their bullpens carefully after Game 1.