Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 9, 2026 — The Los Angeles Dodgers have revealed their starting pitchers for the initial games of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Milwaukee Brewers. The team announced that Tarik Skubal is slated to start Game 1, scheduled for Sunday. Following Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to pitch in Game 2, which is slated for Monday.

This announcement comes as the Dodgers prepare to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the significant playoff series. The selection of Skubal and Yamamoto for the opening games indicates the club’s strategic approach to starting the series. Both pitchers are expected to play crucial roles in the Dodgers’ pursuit of advancing in the postseason.

Details regarding the specific times for Game 1 and Game 2 were not immediately available. Similarly, further information regarding the remainder of the pitching rotation for subsequent games in the series has not yet been disclosed. The exact locations for these upcoming games were also not provided in the initial announcement.

The NLCS is a pivotal stage in Major League Baseball’s postseason, determining which team will represent the National League in the World Series. The Dodgers, having reached this stage, will be looking to secure a victory against the Brewers to move one step closer to the championship title. The performance of Skubal and Yamamoto in these crucial opening matchups will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.

Further updates on game times, full pitching schedules, and venue information are anticipated as the series approaches. The matchup between the Dodgers and the Brewers is expected to be a competitive contest, with significant implications for both franchises.


Story summarized from the original created by BETH HARRIS, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.

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