A High-Stakes Pitcher’s Duel on Tap for NLCS Game 2 in Milwaukee
The 2025 National League Championship Series shifts to a crucial Game 2, as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers prepare for a marquee pitching matchup. With the series just getting underway, both teams will send an ace to the mound in a game that could significantly alter the trajectory of this championship battle. The Dodgers enter as road favorites, but the Brewers will look to leverage their home-field advantage at American Family Field.
Game Details
- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers (NLCS Game 2)
- Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
- Time: 8:08 PM EST
- Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- TV: TBS
- Moneyline: Dodgers -131, Brewers +107
Starting Pitching Matchup
Los Angeles Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, RHP
The Dodgers hand the ball to their international superstar, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, for this pivotal road start. After navigating a mid-season shoulder concern, Yamamoto has been a cornerstone of the Dodgers’ rotation and a critical component of their deep postseason run. Known for his dazzling array of pitches and impeccable control, Yamamoto will be tasked with silencing a Brewers lineup that feeds off the energy of its home crowd.
Milwaukee Brewers: Freddy Peralta, RHP
Answering for the Brewers is their own ace, “Fastball Freddy” Peralta. A formidable strikeout artist, Peralta has the electric stuff to dominate any lineup in baseball. With the Brewers looking to defend their home turf, the pressure will be on Peralta to match Yamamoto pitch-for-pitch and give his team a chance to even the series. His performance will be the key to Milwaukee’s chances against the high-powered Dodgers offense.
Prediction & Analysis
This NLCS showdown has all the makings of a classic, low-scoring postseason duel. The betting odds favor the Dodgers (-131), a nod to their star-studded and deep lineup. Los Angeles has the offensive firepower to wear down any pitcher, and they will look to pressure Peralta early to get into Milwaukee’s bullpen.
However, the Brewers (+107) are a resilient team, especially at American Family Field. Peralta is a true equalizer and is more than capable of shutting down the Dodgers’ bats. For the Brewers to pull off the mild upset, they will need Peralta to be at his absolute best and find a way to manufacture a few timely runs against the equally tough Yamamoto.
While the Dodgers boast more depth on paper, postseason baseball often comes down to a single heroic performance. In a hostile environment with their ace on the mound, the Brewers offer compelling value as a home underdog. Expect a nail-biter that goes down to the final innings.
Prediction: Brewers 3, Dodgers 2
Pick: Milwaukee Brewers (+107)
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Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Status – ESPN
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