Brewers face Dodgers in crucial NL series starting August 13
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:47 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a four-game series starting August 13. Coming off a series sweep in San Diego, the Brewers (74-47) currently hold the best record in the National League, but the Dodgers (73-48) are close behind. The competition is intense, as both teams are vying for a top seed in the upcoming postseason, with the Atlanta Braves also in contention. This matchup follows last year's National League Championship Series, where the Dodgers swept the Brewers. The series features prominent pitchers, including Brewers LHP Shane Drohan and Dodgers RHP Roki Sasaki in the opener, poised to attract significant attention in the baseball community.
- •Brewers are 74-47, Dodgers are 73-48 entering series.
- •Both teams contend for top NL playoff standings.
- •Dodgers swept Brewers in last year's NLCS.
- •First game features Drohan vs. Sasaki on August 13.
- •Brewers face pressure from Cubs in NL Central.
- 4:47 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers reacquaint with powerful Dodgers in battle for top NL record
"The Milwaukee Brewers bring a struggling team to Los Angeles for four games against the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers, beginning Aug. 13.
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