News Summary
The Milwaukee Brewers have secured their place in the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2018, following a thrilling victory against the Chicago Cubs. With a 3-2 series win in the NL Division Series, the Brewers are set to battle the Los Angeles Dodgers next. Key player updates include potential adjustments in the roster as they prepare for the challenging series ahead, including concerns over player fitness. The first game of the NLCS is scheduled soon, promising an exciting showdown for baseball fans.
Milwaukee – The Milwaukee Brewers have advanced to the National League Championship Series (NLCS) after defeating the Chicago Cubs in Game 5 of their National League Division Series (NLDS) with a 3-2 series victory. This marks the Brewers’ first NLCS appearance since 2018 and only their second since moving to the National League in 1998; they previously reached the NLCS in 2011. The Brewers are set to face the Los Angeles Dodgers who are seeking to become Major League Baseball’s first repeat World Series champions since the New York Yankees won in 1998-2000.
The Brewers will carry a 26-man roster consisting of 12 pitchers and 14 position players for the NLCS. Among the shuffle, the only player from the NLDS roster who did not appear in a game is Danny Jansen, while standout William Contreras had a series highlight, hitting two go-ahead home runs. However, Jansen’s potential playing time may now depend on Contreras’s condition, as he is dealing with a banged-up left hand.
The Brewers’ position player group remains unchanged from their NLDS roster against the Cubs. Following considerations for pinch-hitting roles, Rhys Hoskins was evaluated for a roster spot but struggled after returning from the injured list, managing only 1 hit in 10 at-bats with six strikeouts. Brandon Lockridge is projected for the final roster spot and has already played in the NLDS.
Christian Yelich is currently limited to designated hitter only due to glove issues, which has led to Jackson Chourio filling left field. Pitchers Quinn Priester and Jose Quintana will likely play limited roles as possible options behind an opener in the series. The Brewers have also made two adjustments to their bullpen from the NLDS: Tobias Myers and Rob Zastryzny will replace Grant Anderson and Robert Gasser, respectively. Myers is anticipated to offer more length for the potential seven-game series, while Zastryzny will be strategically used against left-handed hitters such as Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman.
The Dodgers’ path to the playoffs included series victories over the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies, while the Brewers had a bye in the first round due to possessing the best MLB record. During the regular season, the Brewers and Dodgers met six times, with the Brewers winning all six matchups, outscoring Los Angeles 31-16 in the process.
The NLCS is scheduled to begin with Game 1 on Monday, October 13, at 8:08 PM ET, and will be broadcast on TBS and HBO Max. Game 2 is slated for Tuesday, October 14, at 8:08 PM ET, with subsequent games set for October 16, 17, and potential matchups on the 18th, 20th, and 21st, if necessary.
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Additional Resources
- MLB: Brewers Win NLDS vs Cubs
- Dodger Blue: NLCS Schedule Dodgers vs Brewers
- Jsonline: Predicting Brewers 26-Man NLCS Roster
- Wikipedia: Milwaukee Brewers
- Brew Crew Ball: NLCS Series Preview
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Major League Baseball
- CBS Sports: Dodgers vs Brewers NLCS Preview
- Google Search: Milwaukee Brewers
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