Dodgers, Brewers Set for NLCS Rematch Opener

The Brewers and Dodgers meet in the NLCS for the second straight year. Game 1 is Sunday in Milwaukee.

• 103-59 record gave Milwaukee baseball's best mark and home-field advantage.
• .118 was Milwaukee's batting average in last year's NLCS sweep.
• 0.80 WHIP for Misiorowski, who leads MLB in strikeouts and ERA.
• Los Angeles is the betting favorite despite fewer regular-season wins.

Why it matters: The series pits the two best records and run differentials in baseball against each other. That pairing has happened only three times since 1995.

• Dodgers lead MLB in payroll and have won two straight titles.
• Brewers have not reached a World Series since 1982.

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What’s next: Misiorowski starts Game 1 against two-time defending Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, whom the Dodgers acquired at the deadline. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said there will be no secrets between the teams.

• Rojas, who hit .293 against lefties, faces a final workout before the roster call.
• Labor talks could shut down baseball after the postseason.
• Will Rojas be healthy enough to contribute off the bench?
• Will a looming labor dispute disrupt next season?