Brewers vs Dodgers NLCS Game 3: Lineups, News, Live Updates

The Los Angeles Dodgers kept rolling in the postseason, grabbing a 3–1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the 2025 National League Championship Series. That puts them up 3–0 in the best-of-seven and just one win away from another World Series trip.

Tyler Glasnow led the way with sharp pitching, and the bullpen shut things down late. Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts delivered big hits, giving Los Angeles all the offense they needed.

Dodgers’ Pitching Dominance Continues

Honestly, it’s wild how good the Dodgers’ pitching has been all October. With Glasnow’s outing, their team ERA sits at a ridiculous 1.54—that’s just unheard of in the playoffs.

Glasnow’s Command and Control

Tyler Glasnow looked locked in, giving up just three hits over 5⅔ innings and striking out eight. He did allow a triple to Caleb Durbin, who scored in the second, but that was about it.

After that, Glasnow settled in and mixed his pitches beautifully. The Brewers couldn’t get comfortable, and once he handed it off to the bullpen, it felt like the game was basically over.

Lockdown Relief Effort

The Dodgers handed the ball to four relievers to finish things. Alex Vesia, Blake Treinen, Anthony Banda, and Roki Sasaki took care of the final 3⅓ innings without giving up a run.

Sasaki’s Redemption in the Ninth

Roki Sasaki, who’d had some shaky moments earlier in the postseason, came in for the ninth and slammed the door. He pounded the strike zone and looked as confident as ever, which has to be a relief for Dodgers fans.

Early Offensive Spark

The Dodgers’ offense didn’t explode, but they came through when it mattered. In the first inning, Shohei Ohtani ripped a triple and scored on a Mookie Betts double, putting pressure on Milwaukee’s rookie starter Jacob Misiorowski right away.

Misiorowski’s Initial Brilliance Fades

Misiorowski flashed big-time stuff early, hitting triple digits on the radar gun. But as the game went on, the Dodgers’ approach wore him down.

By the sixth, Los Angeles broke through and took the lead for good. Misiorowski showed potential, but the Dodgers’ playoff experience made the difference.

Brewers’ Setback with Chourio’s Injury

Things got worse for Milwaukee when Jackson Chourio left the game after tweaking his hamstring again. Losing his speed and spark hurts the Brewers’ chances in a big way.

Impact of Chourio’s Absence

Now, Milwaukee needs someone else to pick up the slack. Without Chourio, their lineup just doesn’t have the same punch, especially against this Dodgers pitching staff.

Looking Ahead to Game 4

The Dodgers are one win away from back-to-back World Series appearances. Friday’s Game 4 will have Shohei Ohtani pitching for L.A., while Jose Quintana gets the ball for Milwaukee.

Ohtani with a chance to pitch his team into the World Series? That’s going to be must-watch baseball.

Key Factors for Game 4

The Dodgers want to finish the sweep, so they’ll stick with what’s worked all series.

• The starting rotation has been dominant, and they’ll look for that to continue.
• The bullpen can shut the door in almost any situation.
• They’ll need timely extra-base hits from their stars—no surprise there.

Milwaukee’s only chance to avoid elimination hinges on a sharp outing from Quintana. They’ll also need help from the supporting cast and, honestly, grabbing an early lead would really mess with Los Angeles’ rhythm.

 
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