# Dodgers-Brewers NLCS: Five Key Differences

> Brewers prepare for NLCS with fresh roster, no Ohtani, and Yelich's postseason form.
- Title: Dodgers-Brewers NLCS: Five Key Differences · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Brewers prepare for NLCS with fresh roster, no Ohtani, and Yelich's postseason form. Brewers enter NLCS with rested pitching, Yelich's strong postseason…
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/why-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-could-be-different-in-2026
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- Topics: dodgers, brewers, nlcs, yelich, shohei ohtani, jacob misiorowski, nl division series, postseason, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Brewers enter NLCS with rested pitching, Yelich's strong postseason performance, and no Shohei Ohtani as a pitcher.