The third game of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) between the Dodgers and the Brewers promises to be key in the battle for a World Series berth, especially with the Dodgers up 2-0 in the series after their wins in Milwaukee. In this third matchup – now in Los Angeles – every detail counts: from the starting pitchers to the lineups and the channel to watch it.
Which pitcher will each team use?
The Dodgers will send Tyler Glasnow to the mound for Game 3, while the Brewers’ starter is listed as “to be determined”. It is believed that it could be Jose Quintana, who has been dealing with calf discomfort, or right-hander Jacob Misiorowski.
What could the starting lineups look like?
According to previous projections and reports:Brewers could line up with: Jackson Chourio (RF), Brice Turang (2B), William Contreras (C), Christian Yelich (DH), Andrew Vaughn (1B), Sal Frelick (CF), Caleb Durbin (3B), Jake Bauers (LF) and Joey Ortiz (SS).
The Dodgers could opt for a lineup tailored to the type of opposing pitcher (right-handed or left-handed). One possible order could be: Shohei Ohtani (DH), Mookie Betts (SS), Teoscar Hernandez (RF), Freddie Freeman (1B), Will Smith (C), Tommy Edman (2B), Max Muncy (3B), Kike Hernandez (LF), Andy Pages (CF).
When and where to watch Game 3
Game 3 will be played on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Dodger Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 6:08 p.m. ET / 5:08 p.m. CT / 3:08 p.m. PT
The broadcast will be on TBS, also on truTV and via streaming on HBO Max (for those with TV provider authentication)
With the series moving to Los Angeles, Game 3 feels like a turning point: the kind of matchup that can ignite a comeback or seal a team’s fate. The Dodgers come in with confidence and depth, while the Brewers face the challenge of keeping their season alive in hostile territory.
Every pitch, every swing and every decision from the dugout can make the difference in the battle for control of the series.
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