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Brewers-Dodgers NLCS Game 4
Dodgers face Brewers with 3-0 lead in NLCS Game 4.
In brief
Dodgers face Brewers with 3-0 lead in NLCS Game 4. Dodgers lead NLCS 3-0 but Brewers could become first team swept then to sweep same team a year later. Originally reported by Mlb.
Brewers lead NLCS 3-0
Milwaukee holds a commanding 3-0 lead in the National League Championship Series with one win away from the World Series.
Dodgers' history of resilience
The Dodgers have faced adversity to win World Series titles in each of the past two seasons despite a 3-0 series lead.
Game 4 timing

NLCS Game 4 starts at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT on Thursday at Dodger Stadium, airing nationally on FS1/FOX One.
Historical context
Teams with a 3-0 lead have won 41 out of 42 best-of-seven postseason series, with 32 ending as sweeps.
Dodgers manager's view
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, 'It's certainly possible' for the Brewers to overcome the 3-0 lead after living through similar situations.
“It's certainly possible”
Brewers' unique challenge

The Brewers could become the first team swept out of the playoffs, only to sweep the same team a year later.
Brewers' outfielder perspective
Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio stated, 'We have yet to complete anything. The job's not finished for us.'
“We have yet to complete anything”
Starting pitchers
Brewers: TBD; Dodgers: RHP Tyler Glasnow with a 3.60 ERA in three career elimination games.
Brewers' pitching options
Left-handers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan and right-hander Chad Patrick have been on the roster but have yet to pitch in any of the Brewers' first seven games.
Dodgers' pitching strategy
The Dodgers' 7-0 postseason record when Glasnow pitches is more of a quirk than anything else, but he has a 1.73 ERA in four starts and three relief appearances.
Lineups for Game 4
Brewers: Jackson Chourio, Brice Turang, William Contreras, Jake Bauers, Christian Yelich, Garrett Mitchell, Cooper Pratt, Sal Frelick, David Hamilton.
Dodgers' lineup adjustments
The Dodgers are sticking with Shohei Ohtani despite his lingering right biceps and left knee issues that have likely played a role in his extended slump.
Bullpen considerations
Brewers' lefty Aaron Ashby figures to play a prominent role in Game 4 if the score is tight after right-handed setup man Abner Uribe and left-hander DL Hall struggled in Game 3.
Injuries and health
Dodgers: Ohtani (right biceps, left knee), Freeman (right knee) managing lingering injuries; Brewers: none.
The main idea
Dodgers lead NLCS 3-0 but Brewers could become first team swept then to sweep same team a year later.



