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Dodgers-Brewers NLCS: Five Key Differences
Brewers prepare for NLCS with fresh roster, no Ohtani, and Yelich's postseason form.
In brief
Brewers prepare for NLCS with fresh roster, no Ohtani, and Yelich's postseason form. Brewers enter NLCS with rested pitching, Yelich's strong postseason performance, and no Shohei Ohtani as a pitcher. Originally reported by Mlb.
Brewers spent after NLDS
Brewers say they were emotionally and physically drained after tense NL Division Series against Cubs.
“we’ve been through this a few times, and the more you’re under this kind of stress, the more you get comfortable in this environment”
Jacob Misiorowski primed for Game 1
Misiorowski will start Game 1 after resting from NLDS, with Logan Henderson as Game 2 starter.
“we’re ready to go”
Yelich's strong postseason form

Yelich has .900 ops in NLDS against Padres, his best postseason series performance.
“i’m really just focusing on putting together a good at-bat and passing it to the next guy”
Fully stocked bullpen
Brewers have DL Hall, Chad Patrick, JoJo Romero, and Antonio Senzatela ready for NLCS.
“we’ve got an arm for each side, the secondaries are elite”
No Shohei Ohtani on mound
Ohtani is a hitter this year, not a pitcher, after struggling in NLDS.
“it's good to know that we can still win games without him doing a whole bunch”
NLCS Game 1 details
NLCS Game 1: Sunday, 8 p.m. ET, 7 CT, 5 PT on FOX/FOX Deportes/FOX One.
Brewers' pitching strategy
Brewers use lefty relievers and have three days rest for bullpen arms before NLCS.
“we’ve been doing this since the last three weeks of the season”
Yelich's postseason RBI streak
Yelich scored first postseason RBI since 2018 nlcs game 7, then went 19 games without driving in a run.
Brewers' bullpen depth
Brewers have DL Hall, Chad Patrick, JoJo Romero, and Antonio Senzatela with strong postseason performances.
The key point
Brewers enter NLCS with rested pitching, Yelich's strong postseason performance, and no Shohei Ohtani as a pitcher.




