The Milwaukee Brewers are set to face the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) on October 16, after suffering disappointing losses in the first two games of the series at home. The Brewers who previously enjoyed success against the Dodgers during the regular season will need to recapture that momentum if they hope to stay afloat in the postseason.
With both Game 1 and Game 2 ending unfavorably for Milwaukee, the Brewers find themselves trailing 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. In Game 1, the Brewers narrowly fell to the Dodgers 2-1, despite a late ninth-inning rally. Game 2 saw a broader defeat, with the Brewers losing 5-1, as they struggled to find their offensive groove after an opening home run from rookie Jackson Chourio.
As the Brewers head into Game 3, they are keenly aware of the stakes. Having lost their last nine road playoff games dating back to 2018, the Brewers face a crucial turning point. They must win at least two out of the next three games in Los Angeles to keep their championship dreams alive.
The schedule for the upcoming games is as follows:
– Game 3: October 16, 5:08 p.m. at Dodger Stadium
– Game 4: October 17, 7:38 p.m. at Dodger Stadium
– Game 5 (if necessary): October 18, 7:08 p.m. at Dodger Stadium
Fans will be able to watch the games on TBS and truTV, which will broadcast the entire NLCS. The Brewers are looking to advance to their first World Series since 1982, and with the Dodgers having a strong playoff pedigree—having won the World Series eight times including last year—the pressure is on Milwaukee to perform.
The Brewers are determined to reverse their fortunes as they head into a pivotal series. A successful run in Los Angeles could ignite their playoff aspirations and bring them one step closer to the franchise’s first World Series title. As the teams battle for a coveted spot in the World Series beginning October 24, Milwaukee will need both strong pitching and a revived offense to challenge the formidable Dodgers.