Ben Verlander's bold predictions for ongoing NLCS, ALCS stir debate

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Ben Verlander's bold predictions for ongoing NLCS, ALCS stir debate
Summary

Ben Verlander made predictions for the ongoing NLCS and ALCS on October 12. He forecasts the Los Angeles Dodgers will defeat the Milwaukee Brewers in six games, naming Shohei Ohtani as a potential NLCS MVP. In the ALCS, he predicts the Tampa Bay Rays to win against the Cleveland Guardians in five games, with Junior Caminero as the MVP candidate. The Dodgers lost the NLCS opener 2-1 to the Brewers and are set for Game 2 on October 12. Meanwhile, the ALCS begins on the same day at Tropicana Field.

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  • •The Dodgers lost Game 1 of the NLCS 2-1 to the Brewers.
  • •Ben Verlander predicts the Dodgers will win the NLCS in six games.
  • •Shohei Ohtani is named a surprise MVP candidate for the NLCS.
  • •The Rays and Guardians start their ALCS series on October 12.
  • •Verlander anticipates the Rays will win the ALCS in five games.
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Justin Verlander’s brother, Ben Verlander, revealed his predictions for the ongoing NLCS and ALCS on Monday. The NLCS is being played between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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