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Commentary: Here's why the Dodgers-Brewers NLCS might have been decided in August

Dodgers-Brewers NLCS rematch sparks debate about what could have been decided in August.

By · Published October 11, 2026  13:32 UTC · Updated October 11, 2026  15:24 UTC

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The Dodgers and Brewers are facing off in the NLCS, a rematch of their 2025 series. The timing of this matchup is noteworthy, as it comes just days after the trade deadline. One of those factors is pitching, and Tarik Skubal, who could have been a Brewer, is now facing them in the NLCS.

However, the impact of the trade deadline looms large, and it's unclear how different the season would have been if Skubal had been a Brewer in August. The Brewers are considered a bigger threat to the Dodgers this year than they were last year, according to USA Today. The team's improved roster and the Dodgers' own injuries may have made the outcome of the series more uncertain.

The Dodgers' pitching might line up differently for the NLCS, but the outcome of the series remains uncertain. The Dodgers and Brewers will meet for the NLCS rematch, and the outcome is far from certain. The trade deadline what-if looms large, and the impact of Skubal's presence on the Dodgers roster is unclear.

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Why are the Dodgers and Brewers facing off in the NLCS?

The Dodgers and Brewers are facing off in the NLCS, a rematch of their 2025 series.

What are the four key factors that will decide the 2026 NLCS?

According to MLB.com, the four key factors are pitching, offense, defense, and bullpen.

Why is Tarik Skubal's presence on the Dodgers roster significant?

According to MLB.com, Skubal's presence on the Dodgers roster may have altered the course of the season.

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