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What Will Be The Keys To The Brewers Taking Down The Dodgers In 2026 NLCS?

The Milwaukee Brewers will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2026 National League Championship Series for the fourth time in nine seasons, aiming to break their losing streak in playoff matchups. The Brewers, who defeated the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series, will look to overcome their previous three losses to the Dodgers, including a four-game sweep in last year’s NLCS.

Their offensive approach will need to shift from their regular-season dominance—leading MLB in hits (1,422) and on-base percentage (.341)—to a more disciplined, patient style, focusing on controlling the strike zone and wearing down the Dodgers’ pitching staff. Despite ranking first in batting average (.258) and second in runs (832), the Brewers struggled in their last postseason series, scoring just 13 runs across four games in the NLDS and only four runs in the 2025 NLCS, where they were swept despite being third in MLB in runs and hits during the regular season.

Their pitching, however, remains a strength, with a rotation that ranked second in opponent batting average (.220), third in strikeouts (907), and fifth in ERA (3.61). Ace Jacob Misiorowski led the way with a 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and 252 strikeouts, all NL-best marks, while Logan He—

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