Dodgers at Brewers Preview: Sunday May 24 Lineups & Pitching

The Dodgers and Brewers wrap up their weekend series in Milwaukee. Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound for the Sunday finale.

He’s coming off a tough-luck loss in San Diego. A first-inning solo homer was the only run against him over seven innings.

Yamamoto wants to bounce back against a division rival that’s seen him in three Milwaukee starts. Milwaukee puts right-hander Brandon Sproat on the hill as Los Angeles tries to split the series and head home with some momentum.

Here’s a look at the game plan, a bit of history, and where you can catch the game on Sunday.

Dodgers vs Brewers: Yamamoto vs Sproat in Milwaukee

Yamamoto’s return to Milwaukee comes with a mix of history and current form. He’s faced the Brewers three times here, with wildly different results and one big postseason moment.

In his most recent game before Sunday, he allowed a solo homer in the first and then shut down San Diego for the next seven innings. Still, he took the loss—one of those outings where the box score doesn’t tell the whole story.

He’s shown both depth and a tendency to give up a quick early run. It’s a weird quirk, honestly.

Sunday’s game starts at 11:10 a.m. PT at American Family Field. If Yamamoto settles in, the setup could favor Los Angeles.

The Dodgers need him to keep Milwaukee quiet while the offense looks for timely hits. With the Brewers trying to take the weekend, every inning feels important right now.

Yamamoto’s Milwaukee legacy and recent form

Yamamoto’s had a strange relationship with Milwaukee fans. Sometimes he’s brilliant, sometimes he looks lost.

Last July 7 in Milwaukee, he barely made it out of the first inning, giving up five runs (three earned) as the Brewers jumped all over him. Not his finest hour.

He’s worked to erase that memory, mixing velocity and craft to keep hitters off balance when he’s on.

The real highlight in his Brewers history came in the postseason. He threw a nine-inning gem in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, giving the Dodgers their first postseason complete game in 21 years.

That kind of outing shows just how quickly Yamamoto can take over a game. Even if he’s not perfect in the regular season, you never really know what you’re going to get.

Sunday gives him another shot to show his resiliency and maybe quiet a Brewers lineup that hasn’t exactly been hot to start the series.

Brewers’ counter: Brandon Sproat

Milwaukee hands the ball to right-hander Brandon Sproat. The Dodgers will keep a close eye on him as they chase a road win.

Sproat’s start against Los Angeles is a big test for a Brewers staff that wants to steady its rotation for the long haul. Details on his recent history with the Dodgers aren’t here, but Milwaukee trusts him to keep things close and give their hitters a chance in the middle innings.

Game details and viewing information

Here’s what you need to know if you want to catch the action—whether that’s in person, on TV, or just tuning in on the radio:

• When: Sunday, 11:10 a.m. PT
• Where: American Family Field, Milwaukee
• TV: SportsNet LA
• Radio: AM 570 (English), KTNQ 1020 AM (Spanish)

Key storyline: Yamamoto will try to find his rhythm after a shaky start. The Dodgers need some timely hits, and Sproat’s got to prove he can handle the pressure, especially with every pitch feeling like it could turn the game.

This matchup really feels like a classic—pitching skill meets mid-season nerves. Both teams want to walk out of Milwaukee with something to show for it, and maybe even send a message to the rest of the league. It’s one of those games you just don’t want to miss.

 
Here is the source article for this story: Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, May 24 at Brewers