Dodgers rest Betts, Muncy as they face Brewers in opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers compete against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, with a lineup missing Mookie Betts and Max Muncy. After sweeping the Kansas City Royals, the Dodgers aim to continue their momentum against the Brewers, who have the best record in MLB. Roki Sasaki, with a strong performance in his last four starts, is the starting pitcher. The Dodgers previously took two of three games from the Brewers earlier this season, outscoring them by eight runs in the series.
- •Dodgers set to face Brewers in a four-game series opener
- •Mookie Betts and Max Muncy are out of the lineup
- •Roki Sasaki is the starting pitcher for the Dodgers
- •Brewers hold the best record in MLB
- •Dodgers won two of three games against Brewers earlier this season
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Rest Mookie Betts, Max Muncy for Brewers Opener
"The Los Angeles Dodgers set their lineup for the first game of a four-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.
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