Los Angeles Dodgers begin NLCS against Milwaukee Brewers
The Dodgers are trending as they start the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Both teams entered the series after winning their division matchups in four games each.
What happened
- Earlier
The Dodgers defeated the Braves in four games in the NLDS [1].
- Earlier
The Brewers defeated the Padres in four games in the NLDS [1].
- 12 Oct, 00:30 UTC
The Dodgers and Brewers face off in Game 1 of the NLCS in Milwaukee [1].
What you need to know
Tarik Skubal is the starting pitcher for the Dodgers in Game 1 [1].
Justin Wrobleski was added to the Dodgers' roster as a 13th pitcher [2].
Hyeseong Kim was removed from the roster to make room for Wrobleski [2].
Miguel Rojas is active for the series after receiving treatment for a back injury [1].
It is not confirmed if Shohei Ohtani's health issues will continue to impact his performance during the series [1].
Background
The Dodgers finished the regular season with 100 wins, while the Brewers finished with 103 [1].
The Dodgers previously swept the Brewers in four games during last year's NLCS [1].
The Dodgers' current rotation includes Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow [1].
Questions people ask
Who is starting for the Brewers in Game 1?
The Brewers will start Jacob Misiorowski, who is a front-runner for the NL Cy Young award [1].
Why was Justin Wrobleski added to the roster?
Manager Dave Roberts stated Wrobleski provides length to protect the pitching staff and can handle a few innings in medium to lower leverage situations [2].
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