Dodgers and Brewers Clash in NLCS Game 1 Pitching Duel

Pitchers take center stage in rematch

The top two seeds in the National League meet on Sunday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Milwaukee Brewers. First pitch is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. This series is a National League Championship Series rematch a year in the making.

The Dodgers found success in Milwaukee during 2025. The Brewers now hope to use home field advantage to gain an early lead in this series opening contest.

Pitching will be in the spotlight right away. Los Angeles sends starting pitcher Tarik Skubal to the mound. Milwaukee counters with starter Jacob Misiorowski in a battle between two dominant aces.

Game 1 starting lineups set

Both clubs have locked in their batting orders for the opener. Los Angeles features right handed hitter Mookie Betts at shortstop in the leadoff spot. Left handed hitter Freddie Freeman bats second at first base, followed by righty Will Smith catching and lefty Shohei Ohtani at designated hitter.

The Dodgers lineup finishes with Teoscar Hernandez in left field, Max Muncy at third base, Andy Pages in center field, Kyle Tucker in right field, and Enrique Hernandez at second base.

Milwaukee counters with righty Jackson Chourio leading off in left field. Left handed hitter Brice Turang bats second at second base, followed by William Contreras behind the plate, Jake Bauers at first base, and Andrew Vaughn at designated hitter. Garrett Mitchell plays center field, Cooper Pratt plays shortstop, switch hitter Luis Lara plays right field, and Joey Ortiz starts at third base.

What it means for the next game

* Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers (MLB, Mon, 12 Oct): Milwaukee Brewers win 47%, Los Angeles Dodgers win 53%; projected score Milwaukee Brewers 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 3. Our safest pick: Brewers +1.5.

* Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers (MLB, Mon, 12 Oct): Milwaukee Brewers win 48%, Los Angeles Dodgers win 52%; projected score Milwaukee Brewers 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 4. Our safest pick: Dodgers +2.5.