Diaz, Tucker and Frelick hit stride ahead of NLCS Game 1

Brewers host Los Angeles to open the series tonight.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Edwin Díaz, Kyle Tucker and Sal Frelick are turning it on at the right time for their respective clubs 👏 @jonmorosi jo Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Edwin Díaz, Kyle Tucker and Sal Frelick are finding their form for their respective clubs. The three players enter the National League Championship Series as key contributors for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers.

Why it matters: Both teams are leaning on key pieces to provide a postseason boost. Los Angeles relies on Díaz and Tucker, while Milwaukee looks to Frelick to spark its lineup.

By the numbers: Milwaukee finished the season 104-58, while Los Angeles posted a 102-61 record. The Brewers took three of four games against the Dodgers during their mid-August series.

What to watch: The Brewers host the Dodgers tonight for Game 1.

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