Dodgers vs. Brewers: Jake Bauers Returns to Left Field

The Milwaukee Brewers faced a tough defeat against the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing 5-1 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS). This loss puts the Brewers in a challenging position, falling to 0-2 in the series.
Brewers’ Lineup Adjustments for Game 3
As the series progresses, the Brewers are making strategic changes to enhance their offense. Jake Bauers will be stationed in left field, a decision aimed at bolstering their run production. The rest of the starting lineup remains consistent for Game 3 at Dodger Stadium.
Brewers’ Starting Lineup
- Jackson Chourio, right field
- Brice Turang, second base
- William Contreras, catcher
- Christian Yelich, designated hitter
- Andrew Vaughn, first base
- Sal Frelick, center field
- Caleb Durbin, third base
- Jake Bauers, left field
- Joey Ortiz, shortstop
- Aaron Ashby, starting pitcher
The Brewers will aim to level the series in Game 3, which is set to start at 5:08 p.m. CT on October 16.
Dodgers’ Lineup Overview
The Dodgers have made a slight modification to their batting order, with catcher Will Smith now occupying the No. 3 spot. This change is seen as a strategic move to increase their scoring potential against the Brewers.
Dodgers’ Starting Lineup
- Shohei Ohtani, designated hitter
- Mookie Betts, shortstop
- Will Smith, catcher
- Freddie Freeman, first base
- Tommy Edman, second base
- Teoscar Hernández, right field
- Max Muncy, third base
- Kiké Hernández, left field
- Andy Pages, center field
- Tyler Glasnow, starting pitcher
The upcoming game presents a critical opportunity for the Brewers to turn the series around. Fans eagerly await to see if their adjustments will yield better results against the dominant Dodgers.