The Dodgers are facing the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, with their season on the line. Tyler Glasnow is starting for the Dodgers in hopes of turning the tide.
Game Progress:
In the first inning, Glasnow retired the Brewers with no runs, striking out Brice Turang and William Contreras after Jackson Chourio grounded out to shortstop. The Dodgers failed to capitalize bottom of the first as Shohei Ohtani struck out, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman walked, then Will Smith hit into a double play.
Commentary:
Dave Roberts faces criticism for his strategic choices during previous games. In both the third and fifth innings of Game 3, he opted against using Tommy Edman to bunt and advance Miguel Rojas, resulting in eight scoreless innings for the Dodgers.
Lineup Changes:
Shohei Ohtani returns to the lead-off spot for Game 4. Despite knee and biceps injuries limiting his performance, he reached base three times in Game 3. Roberts believes Ohtani’s presence can shake up the team’s dynamics for a crucial game.
The Dodgers require a historic comeback from a 3-0 deficit, paralleling the achievement of the 2004 Red Sox, a team Roberts was part of. According to Roberts, the focus is on the players’ belief in their collective ability to succeed.
Game 4 Lineup:
- Shohei Ohtani – DH
- Mookie Betts – SS
- Freddie Freeman – 1B
- Will Smith – C
- Kyle Tucker – RF
- Teoscar Hernández – LF
- Miguel Rojas – 2B
- Andy Pages – CF
- Kiké Hernández – 3B
Game Context:
Despite the challenge, the Dodgers maintain optimism. The team’s high-caliber pitchers, such as Snell, Skubal, and Yamamoto, are not available, placing significant pressure on Glasnow.
Previous Game Reflection:
The Dodgers were initially invigorated in Game 3 with a rally led by Will Smith. However, Blake Snell’s relinquishing of consecutive home runs in the seventh inning dashed the Dodgers’ hopes.
Betting Odds and Broadcast:
Game 4 commences at 5 p.m. PDT at Dodger Stadium, available on FS1, Fox One, and Fox Deportes. Full radio coverage is available locally in Los Angeles. Betting odds reflect the high stakes for the Dodgers’ continuation in the series.
If further games are necessary, the schedule is set for Games 5 through 7. All games will air during Pacific Time.
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